Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Ligue 1 scandal: suspicious yellow card sparks match-fixing probe into Wahi Ligue 1 | June 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM The French Professional Football League (LFP) has raised serious integrity concerns following an unusual pattern […]
Elye Wahi questioned by french police ahead of world cup amid match fixing suspicions Days before boarding the plane to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivorian striker Elye Wahi found himself at the center of […]
Banjul, June 2026 — The West African regional competition authority and a European-backed initiative have launched a sweeping awareness campaign in Gambia to equip public and private stakeholders with the tools needed to navigate the […]
The summer transfer window has kicked off with a major headline. Marc Cucurella, the Spanish left-back, has left Chelsea to return to his homeland in a blockbuster deal reportedly worth €60 million, including bonuses, with […]
During the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition in France, a pivotal meeting took place between Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Held on June […]
Economy Gabon asserts control over its marine resources in bold fishing deal move Editorial Staff June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the impending expiration of Gabon’s sustainable fishing partnership […]
Podor’s political landscape shifts as Ibrahima Diam Sow leaves Pastef A major political realignment unfolds in Podor as Ibrahima Diam Sow, a founding member of Pastef, joins forces with the Diomaye-Président coalition. His departure signals […]
The Gabonese government has taken decisive action to safeguard its domestic seafood supply. Since March 26, 2026, the export of sardines (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known “sans nom” fish (Heterotis niloticus) has been temporarily […]
Leaders of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana chart course for a sustainable cocoa future In a landmark summit held at the presidential palace in Abidjan-Plateau, the Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana reaffirmed their commitment to […]
The Russian Embassy in N’Djaména marked Russia Day, emphasizing the deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations, particularly in education and security sectors. Diplomatic momentum builds between Moscow and N’Djaména Vladimir Sokolenko, Russia’s Ambassador to […]
On June 16, Chad’s top official in oil sector regulation, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, Director-General of the ARSAT, met with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, at the Algerian Ministry headquarters. The meeting brought […]
electric vehicles gaining ground in ivory coast’s vtc sector The VTC sector in Côte d’Ivoire is witnessing a quiet revolution. Over a thousand electric vehicles now navigate the streets of Abidjan, offering drivers a cleaner, […]