ECOWAS chief makes surprise visit to Burkina Faso

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has become the first leader of the West African bloc ECOWAS to visit a member of the Sahelian Alliance of States, in a move analysts say signals a turning point in relations. Bio, who took over the...

Two Journalists Kidnapped In Burkina Faso Last Year Freed

Two journalists kidnapped in Burkina Faso and missing for more than a year have been freed, their families have told AFP. The military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2022, is accused of using a mobilisation decree to forcibly...

Newcastle v Barcelona Live TV – Global channel listings on Thursday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Barcelona Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Thursday (8pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to follow up...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have repeatedly attacked and...

How Mustapha Bundu is getting on at Hannover 96 after leaving Plymouth Argyle

Mustapha Bundu was a crucial part of Plymouth Argyle’s first team squad last year but he made the switch to Hannover 96 following their relegation from the Championship. The forward contributed 10 goals and six assists for the Pilgrims, but it...

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for African Travelers: A Bold Step Toward Pan-African Unity and Economic Growth

In a landmark decision aimed at fostering greater regional integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the African continent, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African travelers. The policy...

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees For African Travelers

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any...

Fall Guide 2025: The Season’s Must-See Museum and Gallery Exhibitions

I’m fixin’ to crawl all fall, y’all. Nashville’s best art season means cozy gallery shows, sweater-weather exhibition hopping and — never forget — holiday shopping. The days grow shorter, the wine turns from summer white to autumn red, and art...

How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games

Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for african travellers in push for Pan-African unity

Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African nationals, a move it says is designed to strengthen people-to-people ties, boost trade, and advance Pan-African integration. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana confirmed the...

Burkina Faso Declares Visa-free Access to African Nationals

Burkina Faso has announced that citizens of all African countries can now enter the nation without paying visa fees, a move aimed at boosting regional integration and trade. Mahamadou Sana, the security minister, made the announcement on Thursday...

Burkina frees 2 journalists kidnapped last year

Abidjan – Two journalists kidnapped in Burkina Faso and missing for more than a year have been freed, their families have told AFP. The military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2022, is accused of using a mobilisation decree to...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for Africans

The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, as a step to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and encourage the free movement of people and goods. BBC reports that the Minister of Security,...

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees For All African Travellers To Promote Pan-African Integration

Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the removal of visa fees for all African travellers, in a move it says is aimed at deepening Pan-African solidarity and boosting regional integration. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana disclosed the...

Burkina Faso Introduces Visa-Free Entry for All African Travellers

314 words • approx. 2 min read Burkina Faso has announced visa-free entry for all African nationals, in a move aimed at easing the movement of people and goods across the continent. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go...

Burkina Faso grants visa-free access to all African countries

Burkina Faso has announced a visa-free entry policy for all African travellers, in a move aimed at facilitating the free movement of people and goods across the continent. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers

Burkina Faso has introduced visa-free entry for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. "From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any...

‘Sowing death and terror’: Gunmen shoot 22 dead at Niger baptism ceremony

Gunmen on motorbikes shot dead 22 villagers in western Niger, most attending a baptism ceremony, local media and other sources said Tuesday.The shootings happened Monday in the Tillaberi region, near Burkina Faso and Mali, where jihadist groups...

Movie of the summer: 'So Long a Letter': Angele Diabang's Hollywood-defying Senegalese hit

A crowd streamed out of a major Dakar cinema on a recent Tuesday night after watching Senegal's movie of the summer: a book adaptation with no special effects or Hollywood stars that nonetheless has taken box offices by storm. Director Angele...

Burkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is a dangerous step backwards

Burkina Faso has long been considered comparatively safe for the LGBTQ+ people vis-a-vis its neighbours Mali and Ghana, but that couldn’t be further from the truth now. Not only does the law outline punishments for same-sex partners, but adoption...