Burkina Faso Turns to Amir Abdou for Stallions Revival After AFCON Exit
The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has officially named Amir Abdou, a 53-year-old Franco-Comorian, as the new head coach of the Stallions. This comes after Burkina Faso’s early exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Truth live news reports. Abdou replaces Brama Traore, whose contract ended following the disappointing campaign. The federation […]
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Intelligence Agencies to Expose Nigerian Politicians Sponsoring Terrorism
Intelligence agencies from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are gearing up to unmask top Nigerian politicians accused of bankrolling militants ravaging the country, according to a bombshell report by German news agency DW. The revelation, reported on September 29, 2025, signals a potential seismic shift in Nigeria’s long battle against insecurity, with cross-border probes […]
Operation Safe Corridor: Sahel Delegation Studies Nigeria’s Deradicalization Model
NIGERIA, BURKINA FASO – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in spite of their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Musa gave the assurance in Abuja, when he received a delegation of the Sahelian Think Tank from Burkina Faso, […]
Terrorists Invade, Takeover Community as Residents Flee
In a distressing turn of events, the village of Tanwalbougou in eastern Burkina Faso has been overrun by suspected terrorist groups, leading to a mass exodus of residents seeking safety in Fada N’Gourma, confirmed local sources on Monday. The takeover underscores the escalating security challenges in the region, where armed insurgents continue to extend […]
Outrage as Army Kill Six Nigerien Farmers in Border Crises
In a tragic incident near the Niger-Burkina Faso border, at least six young farmers from the Kel Tamerkest community in Niger’s Maradi Region were reportedly executed by Burkinabe security forces. The victims, identified as Hamed Ousmane Rhissa, Ghadou Ag Ouka, Ahmadou Ag Issa, Mossa, Abdoulaye, Ibrahim Ag Alhadi, and Bahas Ag Hama, were known […]
ECOWAS Grants Continued Free Movement for Citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Despite Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will continue to enjoy free movement within the region, despite the official exit of their countries from the bloc. The withdrawal of the three nations became effective on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, exactly one year after they […]