Burkina Faso, meaning 'Land of Upright Men', replaced Upper Volta in 1984. This name reflects values of integrity and dignity ...

Whenever rain clouds gather over her village, Ntombenhle Ndlovu finds herself checking the weather forecast again and again, bracing for what might come next. When the rain finally starts, she steps ...

Another study shows that climate change worsens gender inequalities, putting female-headed households and young girls at greater risk of displacement. This increases exposure to gender-based violence, ...

Discover Ibrahim Mahama's new works at Singapore Art Week, exploring themes of global transactions and forgotten histories ...

Russian-backed forces are turning West Africa’s gold mines into killing grounds. They loot, murder, and smuggle gold to ...

In WAEMU, basic mobile coverage lifts village prices toward city levels—about 10–12% higher near towers—as markets finally connect. Households buy more, more often. With mobile money, food spending ...

Algeria and Burkina Faso face off at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan on December 28 in a Group E fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, with both sides aiming for qualification for the ...

Mali and Burkina Faso said late on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their countries in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban Malian and ...

Massive moment of drama as Al Gozoli Nooh steps up to the spot, but the Sudan international fails to capitalize. With the weight of expectation on his shoulders, he strikes the ball low toward the ...

Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final group game, while Algeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1. Lassina ...

Sudan and Burkina Faso enter this third matchday already having secured their spots in the round of 16. Yet, this clash in Casablanca still carries significant strategic weight. A draw would lock in ...

Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on US citizens in response to an equivalent measure announced by the Trump administration earlier this month. In separate statements ...