News: Burkina Faso

We have started to collect the most important news related to Burkina Faso in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Burkina Faso – overview

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• April 16th 2013 – June 27th 2012
• June 12th 2012 – June 4th 2011
• June 3rd 2011 – February 17th 2010
• January 19th 2010 – August 10th 2008
• July 1st 2008 – November 18th 2005
• November 14th 2005 – November 13th 2005

Burkina Faso: news

ICJ sets Niger-Burkina Faso border

Tuesday, April 16th 2013, 16:38
related countries: Niger

A border dispute between Niger and Burkina Faso dating back to 1927 is resolved by an international court to the satisfaction of both countries.
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VIDEO: Africa's film festival in full swing

Friday, March 1st 2013, 17:59
related places: Ouagadougou

This week the biennial pan-African film festival, Fespaco, has turned Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou into the capital of African cinema, reporters the BBC's Laeila Adjovi.
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Caterpillar stash found in luggage

Friday, March 1st 2013, 14:37

A haul of almost 100kg of dried caterpillars is found at Gatwick Airport in the luggage of a passenger travelling from Burkina Faso.
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Keshi hails players after victory

Sunday, February 10th 2013, 22:48
related countries: Nigeria

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi salutes his players after they beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1994.
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Nigeria 1-0 Burkina Faso

Sunday, February 10th 2013, 20:42
related countries: Nigeria

Sunday Mba scores a magnificent winner as Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time - their first since 1994.
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Burkina Faso 1-1 Ghana (aet, 3-2 pens)

Wednesday, February 6th 2013, 22:29
related countries: Ghana

Burkina Faso reach their first Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Ghana on penalties in a controversial game in Nelspruit.
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Zambia 0-0 Burkina Faso

Tuesday, January 29th 2013, 19:10
related countries: Zambia

Defending champions Zambia crash out of the Nations Cup after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso, who progress to the quarter-finals.
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Nigeria 1-1 Burkina Faso

Monday, January 21st 2013, 21:18
related countries: Nigeria

Ten-man Nigeria are held to a 1-1 draw as Burkina Faso score deep in injury time in their opening game at the Cup of Nations.
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Mali Islamists 'ready to talk'

Tuesday, August 7th 2012, 16:52
related countries: Mali

The head of the main Islamist group which has taken control of northern Mali says he accepts Burkina Faso's mediation efforts.
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In pictures: Saving Burkina Faso girls from abuse

Wednesday, June 27th 2012, 0:15

Schemes to help Burkina Faso women get jobs at home
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April 16th 2013 – June 27th 2012June 12th 2012 – June 4th 2011June 3rd 2011 – February 17th 2010January 19th 2010 – August 10th 2008July 1st 2008 – November 18th 2005November 14th 2005 – November 13th 2005