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Burkina Faso’s upgrades defence with delivery of Chinese-made armoured vehicles, artillery systems
Business Insider Africa
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August 10, 2025
According to Defense Blog, the delivery includes VN22B wheeled fire support vehicles, PLL-05 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortars, and SR5 multiple rocket launch systems. Footage posted on social media showed rows of the newly painted vehicles in...
Niger’s military government seizes control of industrial gold mine from Australian operator
Business Insider Africa
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August 10, 2025
Military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who took power after a military coup ousted former President Mohamed Bazoum in an overnight operation, announced the move on state television on Friday. The junta said the mine has entered an “alarming...
China Rearms Burkina Faso with New Armour and Artillery: President Traore Stresses Defence Modernisation
Military Watch
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August 9, 2025
The Burkina Faso Army has received large quantities of Chinese armoured vehicles and artillery systems, including VN22B fire support vehicles, PLL-05 120mm self-propelled gun mortars, and SR5 rocket artillery systems. The equipment was...
Burkina Faso outgun Central African Republic
Daily News Tanzania
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August 6, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: BURKINA Faso secured a commanding 4-2 victory over the Central African Republic in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group B clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam today. It was a tightly contested match,...
Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic LIVE Score Updates: African Nations Championship Match (3-1)
VAVEL
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August 6, 2025
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us in our live coverage of the Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic match, corresponding to Group B on Matchday 2 of the African Nations Championship. We wish you all a happy evening. END OF...
Retention of Staff from the Exited West African States: The Centre for Community Law Demands Explanation, Threatens Legal Action
GNN Liberia
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August 8, 2025
In January 2025, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger made headlines with their collective decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This unprecedented move by three founding members has created challenges for the...
Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré honours LilWin
GhanaWeb
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August 5, 2025
Ghanaian Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has been honoured by Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, after he recently launched a movie about the Statesman. In a video shared on LilWin’s Instagram on...
Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 4-2 Central African Republic in African Nations Championship
VAVEL
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August 6, 2025
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us in our live coverage of the Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic match, corresponding to Group B on Matchday 2 of the African Nations Championship. We wish you all a happy evening. END OF...
How Burkina Faso’s strongman became the Indo-Pacific’s unlikely hero – and other tales of disinformation
The Interpreter
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August 7, 2025
The Indo-Pacific region has witnessed a case of travelling disinformation from Africa that has been adapted to suit the local context. Africa is a known hotbed for information warfare. The western African nation of Burkina Faso is especially...
President Bio Urges Stronger ECOWAS Relations with the Alliance of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger)
Sierraloaded
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August 5, 2025
Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Julius Maada Bio, has called for enhanced collaboration between ECOWAS and the AES countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit...
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Mali junta detains dozens of soldiers over alleged coup plot
Firstpost
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August 10, 2025
Mali’s ruling junta has detained dozens of soldiers, including prominent military commander General Abass Dembele, over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. The arrests come amid growing dissent within the armed forces and continued...
CHAN 2024: Four Moroccan Referees to Officiate Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso
Morocco World News
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August 6, 2025
Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed four Moroccan officials to oversee the match between the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso, taking place this evening. This game is part of Group B in the African Nations...
Where to watch Burkina Faso vs. Central African Republic today
Syracuse.com - New York
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August 6, 2025
Central African Republic makes its African Nations Championship debut against Burkina Faso Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. Both teams aim to make it out of Group B, which is currently led by Tanzania. How to watch: Fans in the USA can watch the match live...
Litmus Test for SADC Unity in the Wake of US Military Overtures
IOL
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Kim Heller|Published 8 hours ago 5min Kim Heller The United States (U.S.) is romancing the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It is no whirlwind courtship. For months now, Washington has been actively engaged in the new peace process...
Captain Ibrahim Traoré welcomes African football legends in Burkina Faso
GhanaWeb
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August 5, 2025
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Monday, August 4, 2025, hosted some of Africa’s most iconic football legends in Ouagadougou as part of the reopening ceremony of the August 4 Stadium. The Head of State welcomed former African...
Hearts announce signing of Burkina Faso international Pierre Landry Kabore
STV News
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August 6, 2025
Hearts have announced that forward Pierre Landry Kabore has signed a three-year contract after joining the club from JK Nava Trans. The 24-year-old moves after a lengthy wait for a visa, and will now go straight into Derek McInnes’ squad, with...
Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
Capital FM Kenya
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August 8, 2025
Ghana’s President John Mahama has promised a full investigation into Wednesday’s helicopter crash that killed two government ministers and six other people. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister...
NDA celebrates Burkina Faso’s 65th independence anniversary with allied cadets
News Diary Online
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August 6, 2025
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday celebrated Burkina Faso’s 65th independence anniversary with allied cadets in Kaduna. By Mohammad Tijjani The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday celebrated Burkina Faso’s 65th independence...
Ivory Coast Celebrates 65th Independence Anniversary Amid Political Controversy
South Africa Today
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August 8, 2025
Ivory Coast marked its 65th independence anniversary with a grand military parade in the central city of Bouaké, just a week after President Alassane Ouattara announced his controversial bid for a fourth term in October’s election. The event,...
Ghana investigators find 'black boxes' of helicopter that crashed and killed two ministers
BBC
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August 8, 2025
Thomas NaadiBBC News in Accra Danai Nesta Kupemba & Khanyisile NgcoboBBC News ShareSave Ghana is in a period of national mourning after the helicopter crash Ghana's President John Mahama has promised a full investigation into Wednesday's...