6 d. ago Assassination plot against Burkina Faso’s Traoré foiled – Minister

Burkina Faso says it foiled a Burkina Faso assassination plot against military leader Ibrahim Traoré, alleging involvement from foreign actors and a predec Read More: https://punchng.com/assassination-plot-against-burkina-fasos-traore-foiled-minister/

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6 d. ago Burkina Faso Junta Says It Foiled Assassination Plot Against Leader Traoré

Burkina Faso’s military government said it has foiled an alleged plot to assassinate President Ibrahim Traoré and destabilise the country, the BBC reports. The country’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, announced that the plot, which was reportedly planned for January 3, had been uncovered and neutralised by security forces. Sana said the alleged scheme included […]

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7 d. ago AFCON ’25: Algeria, DR Congo, others battle for last quarter

Who will claim the last AFCON 2025 quarter-finals spots? See the final matchups as Algeria, DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso play to advance. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-25-algeria-dr-congo-others-battle-for-last-quarter-final-spots/

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1 week ago Mali, Burkina Faso impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced reciprocal travel restrictions on United States nationals following Washington’s decision to impose a permanent read more Mali, Burkina Faso impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US nationals

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1 week ago Côte d’Ivoire Fight Back Against Gabon To Book Top Spot In Group

The results completed the last 16 line-up. Côte d’Ivoire will face Burkina Faso, Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique will play Nigeria. The post Côte d’Ivoire Fight Back Against Gabon To Book Top Spot In Group appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago AFCON 2025: 2 Equatorial Guinea Players Banned For Insulting Referee

Two Equatorial Guinea players have been handed suspensions for verbally abusing a referee at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has been fined over comments made after a group match. The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation confirmed on Wednesday that team captain Carlos Akakpo and midfielder Josete Miranda […]

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2 w. ago [PREVIEW] AFCON 2025: Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso in must

Preview the decisive AFCON 2025 Matchday 2 fixtures. Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso face must-win matches to secure a R16 spot. Read More: https://punchng.com/preview-afcon-2025-algeria-cameroon-cote-divoire-burkina-faso-in-must-win-clashes/

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2 w. ago AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso Secure Late Win Against Equatorial Guinea

Burkina Faso grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Equatorial Guinea in a thrilling Group E contest at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Wednesday. The Stallions scored two late goals against their 10-man opponents, who put up a fierce display in the contest. The two teams failed to carve any real chance in […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria and Burkina Faso: How soft power trumped regional chaos

By: Prof. Sheriff Folarin The hostage saga seems to have come to an end. The detained soldiers have been released. Diplomacy seems to have prevailed. Nigeria, ranked the 3rd strongest military in Africa, and 31st in the world based on the Global Firepower Index 2025, is above Burkina Faso and forty other nations militarily by […]

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3 w. ago Burkina Faso: Freed NAF aircraft, soldiers proceed on Portugal mission

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft, previously detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing, has been freed and resumed its mission to Por Read More: https://punchng.com/burkina-faso-freed-naf-aircraft-soldiers-proceed-on-portugal-mission/

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3 w. ago Aircraft ‘Detained’ In Burkina Faso Resumes Journey To Portugal — NAF

The Air Force said all personnel on board remained safe and that the aircraft was fit to continue its mission. The post Aircraft ‘Detained’ In Burkina Faso Resumes Journey To Portugal — NAF appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eleven Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following their release after 10 days in detention. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Friday. “The Nigerian military aircraft and 11 crew members have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, a […] The post “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Morocco sees first disinflation in nearly 5 years, joins Algeria, Burkina Faso

Morocco, Africa’s fifth biggest economy, recorded disinflation in November 2025 for the first time in four years and 11 months, read more Morocco sees first disinflation in nearly 5 years, joins Algeria, Burkina Faso

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3 w. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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3 w. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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3 w. ago NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the two government also considered avenues for deepening bilateral relations and strengthening integration within the regional bloc. The post NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagement through bilateral channels, African Union frameworks and read more Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso

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4 w. ago Reps probe detained military personnel, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled plans to meet officials of Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs over the detained aircraft and military personnel in Burkina Faso.

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