Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso, officially the People's Republic of 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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Press freedom under threat as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso launch official media Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:13Published on September 17, 2024

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Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Afcon group Watch 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 on January 23, 2024
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Algeria held to second Afcon draw by Burkina Faso A 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 on January 20, 2024

Bounedjah snatches late leveller as Algeria draw with Burkina Faso Watch 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 on January 20, 2024
Zango aims to be 'symbol of hope' for Burkina Faso Hugues Fabrice Zango, Burkina Faso's first athletics world champion, wants to inspire a nation in both sport and academia. BBC Sport - Published on December 29, 2023
Holders South Africa book Women's Nations Cup spot Holders 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 on December 4, 2023
Mali and Burkina Faso threaten war over plans for military intervention in Niger Mali 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 on August 1, 2023

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 on April 24, 2023
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Bournemouth sign Lorient winger Ouattara for £20m Bournemouth sign Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara from French side Lorient for around £20m. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023	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 on January 16, 2023
Afcon 2022: Sadio Mane helps Senegal reach Afcon final by beating Burkina Faso Watch 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 on February 2, 2022	Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane seals place in final with a chipped finish Watch 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 on February 2, 2022
Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal: Sadio Mane on scoresheet as Senegal reach Afcon final Senegal 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 on February 2, 2022	Africa Cup of Nations: BBC to show Burkina Faso v Senegal & Cameroon v Egypt The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will be live in the UK on the BBC, as will Sunday's final. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2022