Harsch’s is the first English-language political history of Burkina Faso to appear in many years. It is a superb introduction to this small, landlocked country in the Sahel region, covering the ...

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) - Egypt has a history of success at the African Cup of Nations for its inspiration. Semifinal opponent Burkina Faso got a phone call from Jose Mourinho. The first semi at the ...

History was made at the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday as Zambia became the first defending champion to crash out of the group stage in 21 years, while Burkina Faso reached the second round for the ...

TODAY’S Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash in Nelspruit offers the chance for two of the continent’s minnows to write a new page in their respective histories. Burkina Faso have only once ...

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime in Burkina Faso presents a paradox. On one hand, Traoré has engaged in bold, symbolic decolonisation by expelling French troops and cutting military ties with the ...

Victories over Ethiopia and Burkina Faso will guarantee World Cup qualification for Hossam Hassan's team, and their record against both sides is exceptional. Back in 1998, Hossam Hassan scored a brace ...