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    Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution
    News
    07 May 2025

    Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution

    Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

    Niger’s Head of state General Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Malian Colonel Assimi Goita (L) and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore (R) show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) which they signed during their first summit in Niamey on July 6, 2024.
    News
    17 September 2024

    Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to Launch New Confederation Passport Despite ECOWAS’ Push for Reintegration

    This new development underlines the hardline stance of the three junta-led governments with regard to their relationship with ECOWAS.

    A photo of Burkina Faso's servicemen sitting on a bus.
    News
    29 April 2024

    Burkina Faso Blocks Media Outlets over Alleged Massacre Report

    According to Human Rights Watch, unarmed civilians, including 56 children, were killed by the West African country's soldiers for allegedly assisting armed insurgents.

    Gold medalist Hugues Fabrice Zango of Team Burkina Faso reacts after winning the Men's Triple Jump Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.
    Sports
    22 August 2023

    Zango Wins First World Triple Jump Title in Budapest

    Zango makes history with Burkina Faso's first World Athletics gold in men's triple jump.

    Thomas Sankara - OkayAfrica
    News
    14 April 2021

    Former Burkinabe President Charged with Thomas Sankara's Murder

    Justice is on the horizon as Burkina Faso's former president, Blaise Compaore, is indicted for the 1987 assassination of Thomas Sankara.

    Burkina Faso Elections- Okay Africa
    News
    23 November 2020

    Burkina Faso Commences Presidential Elections Despite Jihadist Attacks

    Burkina Faso has gone ahead with the country's scheduled presidential elections despite continued attacks from Jihadist groups.

    Burkina Faso has Bagged its First Ever Medal at the World Athletics Championships
    News
    30 September 2019

    Burkina Faso has Bagged its First Ever Medal at the World Athletics Championships

    Triple jumper Fabrice Zango took home the bronze and set an African record in Doha, Qatar.

    In Photos: This Is What Africa's First Baseball Olympic Pre-Qualifier Looked Like
    Sports
    12 April 2019

    In Photos: This Is What Africa's First Baseball Olympic Pre-Qualifier Looked Like

    Burkina Faso establishes themselves as a thrilling prospect at the first African pre-qualifier for the 2020 Olympics.

    How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture
    Culture
    18 April 2018

    How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture

    What's stopping us from unleashing the Bilbao effect on African cities?

    15 Must-See Films At This Year's Pan African Film and Arts Festival
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    08 February 2018

    15 Must-See Films At This Year's Pan African Film and Arts Festival

    This lineup is so solid.

    This Compilation Explores 'The Original Sound of Burkina Faso'
    Popular
    09 January 2018

    This Compilation Explores 'The Original Sound of Burkina Faso'

    Get to know the wide range of 1970s and 80s Burkinabé music featured in Mr Bongo's new compilation.

    This Incredible Burkina Faso Album Is Nominated For Two Grammy Awards
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    28 November 2017

    This Incredible Burkina Faso Album Is Nominated For Two Grammy Awards

    Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta, an album of vintage Burkinabe classics is up for a Grammy.

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