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African Union suspends Burkina Faso over coup

The African Union said Monday it had suspended Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 coup that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

France 24

Senegal see off Equatorial Guinea to reach Cup of Nations semi-final

Senegal put down Equatorial Guinea's brief rebelliion in Yaoundé on Sunday night to set up a semi-final clash with Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 21

Karl Toko Ekambi, one of Cameroon's dynamic duo, ended Gambia's swashbuckling caper in the Cup of Nations in Douala. It's curtains too for the Japoma Stadium. Oh well, at least security is alive and kicking. Wonder why.

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Burkina Faso coach Malo dedicates Afcon win to compatriots and Cameroonian fans

Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo dedicated his side's 1-0 quarter-final win over Tunisia on Saturday night to his compatriots recovering from a coup d'etat and the Cameroonians in Garoua who cheered his team to victory.

Radio France Internationale

AFCON quarter-final wrap: Burkina Faso stun Tunisia as Cameroon also book last-four spot

The first set of Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals took place on Saturday, with 10-man Burkina Faso stunning Tunisia and hosts Cameroon powering on past Gambia

Daily Mirror

Dango Ouattara on target as Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to reach semi-finals

The teenage Lorient forward had put the Stallions ahead in first-half stoppage-time

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia: Dango Ouattara scores and sent off in tight AFCON quarter-final

Burkina Faso moved into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 win over Tunisia.

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Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Dango Ouattara scored the only goal of the match and was sent off as Burkina Faso made it through to the last four. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK

Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia LIVE! Ouattara goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

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Evening Standard

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia live stream: How can I watch AFCON quarter-final live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso and Tunisia will battle it out for a place in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Tunisia boss Kadri rejects favourites tag for Afcon clash with Burkina Faso

Tunisia assistant coach Jalel Kadri on Friday played down his team’s billing as favourites for their clash against Burkina Faso at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua on Saturday night.

Radio France Internationale

ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso after military coup

West Africa regional bloc suspends Burkina Faso days after mutinous soldiers forced President Kabore to resign.

Al Jazeera

AP EXPLAINS: Burkina Faso at risk for more unrest after coup

Experts are warning that Burkina Faso could face more instability in the aftermath of this week's military coup

The Independent UK

West Africa regional bloc Ecowas suspends Burkina Faso after coup d'etat

On Friday, members of 15-state regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies, following the coup d’etat carried out late Sunday.

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Reuters

W. African bloc suspends Burkina Faso after military coup - sources

West Africa's main regional bloc on Friday suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies over this week's military coup and decided to send a delegation to the capital Ouagadougou, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS due to discuss response to Burkina Faso coup

Meeting comes hours after new military ruler addresses nation for first time since overthrowing President Roch Kabore.

France 24

Denmark to withdraw troops from Mali after junta's demands

In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to…

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso's junta leader promises security, order

Burkina Faso’s new military leader says he is going to bring security and order back to the conflict-ridden nation and unite the country, but warns that betrayal wouldn’t be tolerated by the new regime

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Evening Standard

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - AFCON preview today

Tunisia and Burkina Faso go toe-to-toe in Garoua tonight for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Reuters

Burkina Faso will return to constitutional order when conditions are right, military leader says

Burkina Faso's new military leader Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba said on Thursday that the West African country return to constitutional order when conditions are right.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso: Military coup prompts fears of further instability

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

France 24

Four-way Paris talks on Ukraine sent 'important signal', foreign ministry says

French foreign ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre spoke to FRANCE 24 on Wednesday on issues ranging from the jailing of a Frenchman in Iran on spying charges to a coup this week in Burkina Faso and the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS to hold extraordinary meeting on Burkina Faso coup

The West African bloc’s session is set for Friday to discuss the third military coup in the region in 19 months.

The Independent UK

EU, G5 countries meet amid turmoil in Mali, Burkina Faso

Officials from the European Union and five countries of the north African Sahel region are meeting as the bloc readies to impose sanctions on Mali and as political turmoil roils Burkina Faso

Reuters

West African leaders to hold summit after latest coups

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary summit on Burkina Faso and Mali on Friday, Ivory Coast's information minister said on Wednesday, after military takeovers in both countries.

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