U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso make history with quarterfinals, World Cup qualification

Burkina Faso have made history as the first team to secure qualification for both the 2025 CAF U-17 AFCON quarter-finals and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The West African side are amongst the favourites of the tournament, with five podium finishes to …

Burkina Faso suspends raw cashew exports to support local processing

BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso has temporarily banned the export of raw cashew nuts to ensure local processing plants have enough supply. The decision, which took effect on March 28, was announced by the Burkinabe Cashew Council on April 2. Authorities say …

'Fisayo Soyombo's Burkina Faso Investigation Longlisted for 2nd Global Prize in 3 Months

‘Fisayo Soyombo, founder/editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), is on the 10-man longlist for the 2025 edition of One World Media’s Journalist of the Year award. It is the third time in six years that he has been long- …

2025 CAF U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso book first knockout and FIFA U-17 World Cup spot

04 april 2025 - 08:04:22 MA 188 Views Panafrican News Agency Casablanca, Morocco (PANA) -BBurkina Faso have not only secured their TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final place, but they officially become the first African nation to book …

Russia ready to help Burkina Faso maintain national security — Lavrov

MOSCOW, April 4. /TASS/. Russia reaffirmed its readiness to support Burkina Faso in its efforts to maintain national security and address social and economic challenges, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The statement followed a …

Russia to beef up military aid to junta-led Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Russia has agreed to supply arms and military training to a newly established joint force formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Bloomberg reported. According to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Moscow will utilize its existing military instructors in the …

Russia’s Expanding Geopolitical Influence in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Growing impatience over the fragile security situation in the Sahel region and collective anxiety to lift up and strengthen their Confederation of Sahel States (AES), some prefers the Alliance des États du Sahel (translates in …

Burkina Faso’s bold move: President Ibrahim Traoré slashes cement prices to boost infrastructure 

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré has taken a bold step in addressing the issue of housing and infrastructure development in his country. He has announced a significant 50% reduction in the price of cement, a move aimed at making construction materials …

Burkina Faso’s president to attend Victory Day celebrations in Russia — Lavrov

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso has accepted Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s invitation to visit Moscow to attend Victory Day celebrations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting with Burkina Faso …

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger foreign ministers to hold consultations with Russia