Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore

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The junta accused the former transitional President, Paul-Henri Damiba, of orchestrating the plot, according to the BBC. Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso Says It Foiled Coup Attempt Against President Traore

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Burkina Faso's government says it has thwarted an attempted coup against President Ibrahim Traore, accusing former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire Win to Finalize #Afcon2025 Quarter-final Line Up

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Algeria 1–0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118) Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2025 - the Best XI of the Group Stage

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and… Read more »

West Africa: Jihadist Conflict in Mali and Burkina Faso Creates Risk of Regime Collapse and More Chaos [analysis]

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The respected Brussels-based think tank, the International Crisis Group, has identified three conflicts in Africa as among the 10 world-wide which –  following a… Read more »

Africa: Algeria advance, Sudan surprise, Mozambique make history and Cameroon hold Cote d'Ivoire

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Algeria defeat Burkina Faso to reach the knockout stages Sudan secure a vital win over Equatorial Guinea Mozambique edge Gabon 3–2, claiming their first-ever AFCON win … Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2025 Best XI - Standout Performers After First Round of Games

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Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could… Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2025 Day 4 Roundup - Zidane Watches Algeria Cruise As Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon Secure Vital Wins

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In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Snatch Late Win Over 10-Man Equatorial Guinea

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Two goals deep into second-half added time gave Burkina Faso a stunning comeback win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea/Burkina Faso: Match Stats - Burkina Faso Vs Equatorial Guinea - TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Group E

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Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea will begin their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Group E campaign in Casablanca on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 13h30 local… Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 19, 2025

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Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force C-130 Crew Continues Mission After Burkina Faso Release

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The Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew, which was earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on yesterday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal using the same… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Tuggar and the Nigerian Air Force Eleven in Ouagadougou, By Simbo Olorunfemi [opinion]

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Whatever happens, it always comes back to diplomacy, as we have seen in this case. Diplomacy usually finds a way to win. Eventually. Read more »

Nigeria: Uncertainty Over NAF Aircraft Departure to Portugal After Release in Burkina Faso

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The Federal Government has expressed uncertainty over the current status of the 11 soldiers and aircraft detained in Burkina Faso, casting doubt on reports that they have departed… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises Over Burkina Faso Military Flight That Saw 11 Servicemen Detained

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Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Confirms Release of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

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The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Read more »

Africa: Another Break From Françafrique - Burkina Faso Suspends Participation in Francophone Judicial Body

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The severing of ties to the France-led judicial council, announced on December 15 as part of Burkina Faso's broader break from Françafrique. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Releases Detained 11 NAF Pilots, Crew Members

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Burkina Faso has released 11 pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), nine days after their detention for landing in the West African neighbouring country Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Raise Concern About Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Grounded in Burkina Faso

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The lawmakers mandated key committees to engage relevant ministries and security agencies to ensure a swift and transparent resolution amid accusations by the Alliance for Sahel… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Debunks Detained Military Aircraft Engaged in Espionage, Forced to Land in Burkina Faso

Vanguard

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has debunked as false claims and insinuations making the rounds on social media, alleging that its C-130 aircraft, currently being held in Burkina… Read more »

Nigeria: 11 Soldiers Yet to Be Released in Burkina Faso - Govt

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Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Was Never On Any Mission in Burkina Faso - Military Source

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The Nigerian military has debunked reports alleging that a Nigerian military aircraft was involved in a clandestine intelligence operation in Burkina Faso, describing the claims as… Read more »

Burkina Faso: 7 Days After, Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers Still Detained in Burkina Faso

Leadership

The Nigerian military aircraft C-130 carrying 11 soldiers that made emergency landing in Burkina Faso over technical challenge, have remained detained by the authorities in… Read more »

West Africa: Sahel - Gold At the Heart of Relations With the United Arab Emirates [analysis]

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strong diplomatic relations with the Sahel, also based on the precious metal: gold. Concerned countries are: Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso,… Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 10, 2025

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