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“His Security Team Should Be Sacked – Netizens Condemn Mahama’s Team for Allowing Armed Burkina Faso President Close Access to Him During His Inauguration

01/8/2025 10:36 am

In a much-anticipated and historic inauguration ceremony, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as president of Ghana yesterday, January 7 2025, marking a historic occasion. With politicians from all around the continent and beyond in attendance, the event, which took place in Accra, was hailed as a celebration of democracy and … Read more

Former Hearts And Kotoko Goalie Soulama Abdoulaye Dies Aged 37

10/28/2017 6:48 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Burkina Faso international goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye has died after battling an illness, reports from his homeland indicate.
Soulama died in his home country late Friday, Burkina 24 reported. He had been in hospital since the start of the year with an ailment.

18 Killed In Burkina Faso Terror Attacks

08/14/2017 10:41 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

18 people have been killed in a terrorist attack on the Burkinabe capital of Ouagadougou.
The government of our northern neighbours revealed the number of casualties of the unfortunate attack which occurred late Sunday.

John Dumelo Won An Award In Burkina Faso – And Brought The House Down With His French Speaking Skills (WATCH VIDEO)

02/28/2017 6:41 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Actor John Dumelo recently picked up an award ahead of the 2017 Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ougadougou (FESPACO).

At a ceremony in the Burkinabe capital, John picked up an award – but his acceptance speech was what got the place lit up.

Egypt Beats Burkina Faso On Penalties To Reach CAN 2017 Final

02/2/2017 7:31 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The only team to beat Ghana at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt, awaits the Black Stars in Sunday’s final if they are able to go past Cameroon later today.

The Pharaohs, 7 time African Champions, beat Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a hard fought 120 minutes in which the West African side were by far the better team.

Afcon 2017 – Burkina Faso Stun Tunisia To Qualify For Semi Finals

01/28/2017 7:05 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Burkina Faso secured a stunning 2-0 victory over Tunisia in the quarter finals of the ongoing Cup of African Natons tournament in Gabon to book an unexpected but well deserved place in the semis.

Two late goals from substitute Aristide Bance and forward Nakoulma wrapped up the game for the West Africans after a largely listless game with few chances.

Burkinabe Player Suffers Heart Attack During Game And Dies On The Pitch

09/13/2016 7:08 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Tragic news out of France for the continent, as a former Burkina Faso national team player has died on the pitch during a French Cup game.
Ben Idrissa Derme was playing for French amateur side AJ Biguglia in the cup tie when the tragic incident occurred.

Big Bum Beauty Pageant Banned As ‘Too Sexist’ In Burkina Faso

08/31/2016 6:26 am

by Miss Anita-Pyper Agyei, Senior Reporter

A beauty contest for women with the biggest buttocks has been banned by the government of Burkina Faso for being “too sexist.”
The third annual ‘Miss Bim-Bim’ competition was due to take place this weekend but advertisements for the competition, which show two fully clothed women with exaggeratedly large bums, caused a stir on social media with many branding it “degrading” and “sexist.”

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