Burkina Faso’s military junta has closed the capital’s main Sunni mosque after nearly 100 supporters of a detained preacher were arrested following protests, deepening concerns over growing repression ...

A man convicted for his role in a violent coup attempt that left at least 11 people dead in Burkina Faso has been deported from the United ...

Valery Karpin's team will play the second match of the summer training camp in Volgograd against one of Africa's strongest ...

The child of migrants, Ms Ly was born in Burkina Faso before moving to France with her parents, and then later back to the West African nation.

Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough ...

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son ...

Other already established players are older than 19 but are set to make their first World Cup appearances, including ...

Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths. By Ruth Maclean Reporting from Dakar, Senegal When the military ...

The city-state’s realities fit awkwardly into an index that draws a firm line between “free” and “unfree” media landscapes.

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from ...

The U.S. retreat from the world's public health stage amid disease outbreak has some experts concerned about infectious ...

Colorado Rapids forward Georgi Minoungou has been called up to the Burkina Faso Men’s National Team, securing his spot on the squad for the third consecutive international window. He will be with the ...