Burkina Faso’s upgrades defence with delivery of Chinese-made armoured vehicles, artillery systems

According to Defense Blog, the delivery includes VN22B wheeled fire support vehicles, PLL-05 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortars, and SR5 multiple rocket launch systems. Footage posted on social media showed rows of the newly painted vehicles in...

World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso Aid Helicopter Blast, Uganda invited to release the opposition leaders

The monthly total also marked a three -year summit, exceeding the June figure, HRMMU verifying civil deaths and injuries in 18 of the 24 regions of Ukraine. “For the second consecutive month, the number of civilian victims in Ukraine reached a new...

CHAN 2024: Mauritania vs Burkina Faso: How to Watch & Predicted Score

Mauritania and Burkina Faso meet on in a make-or-break Group B contest at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. For both sides, the calculation is blunt: win and keep the...

World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders

The monthly total also marked a three-year high, topping June’s figure, with HRMMU verifying civilian deaths and injuries in 18 of Ukraine’s 24 regions. “For the second month in a row, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine hits a new...

CHAN 2024:Burkina Faso and Mauritania face off in must win contest

The Stallions of Burkina Faso will go head to head against the Mauribituones from Mauritania in the African Nations Championship group B crucial match on Wednesday evening at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. 2nd placed...

2024 CHAN: Match preview – Mauritania vs Burkina Faso

Mauritania and Burkina Faso meet in a crucial Group B clash at the African Nations Championship on Wednesday, with knockout stage hopes on the line. This will be their first-ever meeting at the African Nations Championship. Mauritania, in their...

Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow local economy

LAGOS, Nigeria — (AP) — Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients....

2024 CHAN: Mauritania beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in Group B match

Cattle rustling, insecurity in the tri-border area of Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana

€17.2m solar project aims to lift Burkina Faso from among Africa’s least electrified countries

The funding will go toward building and operating an 18 MWp solar power plant in Dédougou, marking a key step in the government’s drive to expand renewable energy in Africa and cut dependence on costly, carbon-intensive power sources. The project...

More pledges for Taifa Stars as Mauritania take on Burkina Faso

Dar es Salaam. Azam Media Limited has announced a significant reward package for the Taifa Stars as they compete in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The company will award the players Sh50 million if they win the CHAN title. In...

Mauritania vs Burkina Faso Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th August 2025

Mauritania face off with Burkina Faso at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Wednesday at the 2024 African Nations Championship, looking to seal their place in the quarter-finals. Ranked 111th in the world, the Lions of Chinguetti are currently in...

Dagaaba-Frafra friendly games: Building bridges through sports and culture

In the heart of northern Ghana, where history, kinship, and tradition intertwine, the Dagaa­ba-Frafra Friendly Games have grown into more than a sporting contest. They are a celebration of unity, a bridge across communities, and a remind­er of the...

ASX lifts 0.22pc as Qantas finds its wings

ASX rises 0.22pc after flat day of trade Earnings reports from big cap companies weighed heavy Gains and losses equalised after lunch for steady end to day ASX edges higher on earnings equilibrium It was another tale of heroes and villains on the...

Burkina Faso Ambassador Honours Lil Win

The ambassador in a pose with Lil Win, others Kumasi’s SG Mall bustled with excitement as actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, was honoured as the ‘Best Actor in Africa’ by Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, David Kabré. The...

Burkina Faso demolish CHAN debutants Central African Republic in a six goal thriller

Burkina Faso has revived its CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 campaign with a dominant 4-2 victory over debutants Central African Republic (CAR) at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. After a sluggish start to...

Burkina Faso Ambassador honours Lil Win for premiere of 'Captain Ibrahim Traore' movie

Kumasi's SG Mall bustled with excitement as actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, was honoured as the 'Best Actor in Africa' by Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, David Kabré. The recognition was announced during the premiere of...

Bagre Dam spillage: Northeast Regional Minister outlines safety measures, clarifies farmer’s death

The Northeast Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has cautioned farmers and residents living along the White Volta to prepare for the impact of the impending Bagre Dam spillage. Speaking on Joy Prime’s News Flash, he outlined the areas likely to be...

Burkina Faso outgun Central African Republic

DAR ES SALAAM: BURKINA Faso secured a commanding 4-2 victory over the Central African Republic in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group B clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam today. It was a tightly contested match,...

Closing Bell: Bulls triumph over bears to lift ASX as heavyweights duke it out in earnings reports

Looks like the bulls have triumphed after a collection of ASX heavyweights went toe-to-toe today, adding 0.22pc to the ASX. Pic: Getty Images ASX rises 0.22pc after flat day of trade Earnings reports from big cap companies weighed heavy Gains and...