Burkina Faso
Country in West Africa
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Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2021, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,674,480. Previously called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), it was renamed Burkina Faso by former president Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as Burkinabè, and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou.
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Burkina Faso's military forces accused of 'massacring 223 civilians - including 56 children'Military forces in Burkina Faso have been accused of massacring 223 civilians - including babies - in attacks on two villages.Sky News - Published | |
Mali hold on to reach Afcon quarter-finalsWatch highlights as Mali beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in their last 16 match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to set up a quarter-final against hosts Ivory Coast on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mali set up Ivory Coast tie by beating BurkinabeMali book a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Burkina Faso 2-1.BBC Sport - Published | |
Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Afcon groupWatch highlights as Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | |
Angola beat Burkina Faso as both sides reach last 16Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 as both sides progress from Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | |
Algeria held to second Afcon draw by Burkina FasoA Baghdad Bounedjah double keeps Algeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive in a draw with Burkino Faso in Group D.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bounedjah snatches late leveller as Algeria draw with Burkina FasoWatch highlights as Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah scores twice against Burkina Faso to keep his side's chances of reaching the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 alive.BBC Sport - Published | |
Zango aims to be 'symbol of hope' for Burkina FasoHugues Fabrice Zango, Burkina Faso's first athletics world champion, wants to inspire a nation in both sport and academia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Holders South Africa book Women's Nations Cup spotHolders South Africa qualify for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after wrapping up a 3-1 aggregate win over Burkina Faso.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mali and Burkina Faso threaten war over plans for military intervention in NigerMali and Burkina Faso have warned other West African nations that military intervention in Niger will be considered a declaration of warfare against them.Sky News - Published | |
At least 60 killed 'by men wearing army uniforms' in Burkina Faso At least 60 civilians have been killed by men wearing army uniforms in northern Burkina Faso, officials say.Sky News - Published | |
At least 44 killed in 'despicable and barbaric' attacks in Burkina Faso At least 44 people have been killed by Islamic extremists in attacks in northern Burkina Faso, the government has said.Sky News - Published | |
Bournemouth sign Lorient winger Ouattara for £20mBournemouth sign Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara from French side Lorient for around £20m.BBC Sport - Published | Bournemouth agree £20m deal for Lorient's Ouattara Bournemouth agree deal for Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara from French side Lorient, with the fee thought to be around £20m.BBC Sport - Published |
Afcon 2022: Sadio Mane helps Senegal reach Afcon final by beating Burkina FasoWatch as Senegal advance to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkino Faso.BBC Sport - Published | Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane seals place in final with a chipped finishWatch as Senegal's Sadio Mane scores a record-equalling 29th international goal to seal a 3-1 win over Burkina Faso and put his side through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published |
Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane on scoresheet as Senegal reach Afcon finalSenegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final after three second-half goals, including one from Sadio Mane, gives them victory over Burkina Faso.BBC Sport - Published | Africa Cup of Nations: BBC to show Burkina Faso v Senegal & Cameroon v EgyptThe Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will be live in the UK on the BBC, as will Sunday's final.BBC Sport - Published |
