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Burkina Faso: New taxes created to fund anti-terrorism efforts

Starting from July 20, 2023, in Burkina Faso, taxes will be levied on telecommunication services, re-subscription to private television channels, and the sale of...

“Burkina Faso: Who is DJ Domi, the creator of the ‘Aicha Trembler’ concept?”

"DJ Domi Leosgo, originally from Burkina Faso, has a mission to make the villages of his country dance. His latest track, 'Aicha Trembler,' has...

Burkina Faso: Army denies any discontent movements within military barracks

In the statement released on Wednesday, July 26, the Chief of Staff of the Burkinabé army denies the allegations of discontent movements within some...

Coup in Niger: The Sahel plunged into a spiral of coups d’état

The president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown in a coup d'état carried out by mutineers, mainly members of the presidential guard, on Wednesday,...

Burkina Faso: Activist Mohamed Sinon sentenced for defamation.

Mohamed Sinon, a pro-transition activist, has been sentenced by the criminal chamber of the Ouagadougou High Court to 36 months in prison with a...

Burkina Faso: Former Minister of Roch Kaboré Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

During the trial that culminated in a verdict on Thursday, August 17, 2023, Vincent Dabilgou, former Minister of Transportation under President Roch Kaboré, was...

Burkina Faso: Emmanuel Macron makes a proposal to Ibrahim Traoré

The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, has suggested that Bertrand Cochery, who is currently the ambassador to Chad, be appointed as the...

2023 Francophonie Games: Benin vs. Burkina Faso this Friday for a spot in the final

Benin and Burkina Faso will face off this Friday in Kinshasa, in the semifinals of the Francophonie Games in the DRC. It's a decisive...

Transfer Market: Manchester United targets a Burkinabé player to replace Harry Maguire

As they are set to lose Harry Maguire, who is on the verge of joining West Ham, Manchester United has already begun the search...
U20 players from Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast

UFOA B U20 Cup: Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso in contention for the title

Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso this Thursday at Champroux Stadium in Marcory, in the final of the UFOA B U20 Cup. A decisive...
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