West Africa leaders meet as region struggles with coups
Abuja – West African leaders meet on Sunday for talks with the region in deepening crisis, after four countries... Read more
10 Dec, 2023
Ziyech strikes as Morocco win while Ghana, South Africa crash
Johannesburg — Hakim Ziyech scored from a 40-metre drive as shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco beat 10-man Tanzania... Read more
22 Nov, 2023
Burkina Faso survivors recall ‘horror movie’ of jihadist assault
Ouagadougou – Villagers in eastern Burkina Faso on Monday spoke of how a rebel attack turned into a “horror... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Breakup with France stokes divisions in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – The ochre, weather-worn walls and tree-lined canal give a sense of tranquillity to the University of Ouagadougou,... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso to recruit 5 000 soldiers to battle jihadists
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso announced on Thursday a recruitment drive for 5,000 soldiers to serve in the army for... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso’s ex-leader Sankara buried at site of his murder
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s former leader and anti-colonial icon Thomas Sankara and 12 of his followers were buried at... Read more
24 Feb, 2023
Nearly 70 troops killed in two jihadist attacks in troubled Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists killed at least 15 soldiers in troubled northern Burkina Faso, just three days after an... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso parties rally around junta following deadly ambush
Ouagadougou – Political parties and civil groups in Burkina Faso voiced their backing for the ruling junta on Tuesday... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Botswana loses a third of rhino to poaching in five years
Gaborone – Botswana revealed on Monday that it suffered a huge spike in rhino poaching during five years up... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
New toll says 51 Burkina Faso troops killed in ambush
Ouagadougou – At least 51 soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
