States need to assert control over the artisanal mining sector, which is being secured by local armed groups
In an unusually frank interview, Moumina Cheriff Sy offers a stark assessment of why violence is spiralling in his country and the region
A little over 31 years ago, the president of Burkina Faso was murdered in a coup instigated by his former friend and army captain, Blaise Compaoré
Meet Biby, Burkina Faso’s contender for the World’s Strongest Man
The West African Virus Epidemiology project aims to shield the region from the advancing peril
The capital came under multiple attacks on Friday when five armed men opened fire on passersby before heading towards the embassy
Bound for the EU-Africa summit, President Macron told Burkina Faso students that migrant trafficking was a "crime against humanity."
"This attack is all about Burkina Faso’s membership of the G5 Sahel force"
Critics argues that a controversial referendum is the first step towards abolishing term limits
The diversion of scarce resources and increasing militarisation could derail the democratic project.
Ecowas said it plans to reinstate and demonstrate solidarity with the interim president, Michel Kafando, who was kidnapped last Wednesday.
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Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Burkina Faso’s capital, protesting a proposed compromise solution after last week’s coup.
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Burkina Faso’s presidential guard declared a coup on Thursday after arresting the interim president and key government figures.
We can learn from what the great 1960s anticolonial movements accomplished.
The restlessness of our people suggests something is in the air. It may not happen tomorrow, but it will certainly happen in our lifetime.
After hours of negotiation over the weekend, Burkina Faso named diplomat Michel Kafando as the country’s interim president who will serve until 2015.
Political parties and civil society have gathered in Ouagadougou to hammer out a handover plan after the ousting of president Blaise Compaoré.
An AU delegation has begun talks with military leader Isaac Zida after he pledged to relinquish power to a civilian transitional government.
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Burkina Faso’s military vows to install a unity government despite its tightening control over the west African nation.
Isaac Zida says he has taken power after a week of violent protest against President Blaise Compaore’s 27-year rule .
Protesters say they have had enough of President Blaise Compaoré and want to stall an attempt by government to have him re-elected next year.
Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations victory over Burkina Faso has a deeper political meaning, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Nigeria has taken the champion title against Burkina Faso for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013.
Nigeria has beaten Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
A swell of spectators have converged on the National Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony in Johannesburg.
Paul Put has achieved a football miracle with Burkina Faso no matter what happens when the pre-tournament no-hopers tackle Nigeria at the Afcon final.
Superstars have fizzled. Nobodies have sizzled. Here is the Mail & Guardian’s team of the tournament.
A strong Nigeria team and surprising Burkina Faso outfit have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations final, both looking to lift the trophy.
Burkina Faso booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in their history.
Burkina Faso reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1998 after a 1-0 win over fellow outsiders Togo on Sunday.
Super sub Alain Traore bagged the equaliser deep in injury time to earn Burkina Faso a 1-1 draw against 10-man Nigeria.
Aid agencies say they are facing a multimillion-dollar funding shortage to deal with a food crisis in the Sahel in northern Africa.