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Hearts target another goalscoring winger transfer with Burkina Faso's Pierre Landry Kabore

Hearts target another goalscoring winger transfer with Burkina Faso's Pierre Landry Kabore

Tynecastle club doing more business in the summer window Hearts have opened talks with Estonian club JK Narva Trans about a potential deal for goalscoring winger Pierre Landry Kabore. The Burkina Faso internationalist has struck 12 goals and...

Burkina Faso mine delivers first gold pour as Australian firm hits milestone

Burkina Faso mine delivers first gold pour as Australian firm hits milestone

The Australian-listed company confirmed the development came ahead of schedule and under budget, marking a strong start to what is projected to become one of the region’s most significant gold operations. According to Miningmx, West African...

Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma

Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...

Aid Cuts Put Vulnerable Children At Further Risk In Burkina Faso

Aid Cuts Put Vulnerable Children At Further Risk In Burkina Faso

Forced out of their homes by armed groups, displaced families in Burkina Faso rely on humanitarian aid to meet their children's basic needs. Now global budget cuts threaten to undo their fragile safety net. Here's how to help. fter fleeing armed...

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Preparations for Avaza Conference

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Preparations for Avaza Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabés Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore. According to the Ministry of...

Coca-Cola invests $93.8 million in new Burkina Faso project, aims to create over 2,000 jobs

Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has announced a significant $93.8 million investment (approximately 60 billion West African Francs, CFA) in a state-of-the-art factory in Burkina Faso, marking a strategic expansion in the West African nation. The...

'Africa must free itself from economic dependence' — Dr. Jos...

'Africa must free itself from economic dependence' — Dr. Jos...

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, has issued a bold call for African investors and entrepreneurs to take charge of the continent’s economic liberation. Speaking to the Modern Ghana News Network, he...

Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone

01 July 2025 150 Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone On July 1, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov...

Trump’s ‘African lunch’: Trade, tensions & travel bans on the menu

Trump’s ‘African lunch’: Trade, tensions & travel bans on the menu

The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon – five nations located along Africa’s Atlantic Coast – will convene at Trump’s behest.Officials from the countries have told AFP that they expect talks to centre on trade,...

Construction of 24-Hour-Economy market starts soon on Jema-Kintampo highway

Construction of 24-Hour-Economy market starts soon on Jema-Kintampo highway

The Kintampo South District Assembly in the Bono East Region is finalising processes for work to start on the construction of a new market under the implementation of the government’s flagship 24-hour economy. According to Kintampo South District...

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso discussed bilateral cooperation

The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso discussed bilateral cooperation

On 1 July 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinese Affairs Abroad of Burkina Faso, Mr. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore....

Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power

Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power

Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s transitional government says it has generated $18 billion in revenue from gold mining since Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign

Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...

Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford handed boost as Andre Onana price named

Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford handed boost as Andre Onana price named

Manchester United are set for a major squad overhaul this summer as they look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign that saw the Red Devils finish 15th in the Premier League and lose to Tottenham in the Europa League final. United have...

8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention

8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) 2024 report shows eight African countries face some of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, yet met with limited funding, media coverage, and...

West Africans Lured to Burkina Faso Gold Mines in Human Trafficking Scam

West Africans Lured to Burkina Faso Gold Mines in Human Trafficking Scam

Mustafa Ibrahim was in a financial bind. The 48-year-old was a welder in a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria, but business had been slow. One night in April 2024, Ibrahim returned home and went online, where he saw a WhatsApp video of an old friend who...

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced

(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...

Burkina Faso explores Brazilian expertise to improve meat industry

Burkina Faso explores Brazilian expertise to improve meat industry

BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso is seeking to upgrade its livestock sector through a new partnership with Brazil’s Daniel Franco Institute (IDF), focusing on improving animal breeds and increasing meat and dairy yields. The collaboration was explored...

EOCO teams up with Nigerian agency to rescue trafficking victims

EOCO teams up with Nigerian agency to rescue trafficking victims

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has joined forces with anti-human trafficking agency in Nigeria to support victims of job scams and human trafficking. At a press conference, EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer disclosed that the...

Dominica’s Cadence-Lpso Queen OPhelia unveils reggae anthem “Burkina Rise” honouring Burkina Faso’s Traore

Dominica’s Cadence-Lpso Queen OPhelia unveils reggae anthem “Burkina Rise” honouring Burkina Faso’s Traore

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 11:22 AM Powerful Tribute to Courageous Leadership; Official Teaser Video Released! Ophelia, Dominica’s iconic songstress renowned as a cornerstone of Cadence-lypso, is set to release a potent new...

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