France has condemned "violence and extra-judicial arrests" committed against black citizens in Kidal in northestern Mali, calling on all parties there to exercise restraint.
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was to meet Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaoré on Saturday after declaring France’s task in Mali 70 per cent accomplished.
At least five people were killed in a gold mining village on the Senegal/Mali border late Wednesday night when Malians clashed with Burkina Faso nationals.
A French left-wing Member of Parliament is calling on the government to shed light on the assassination of Burkina Faso president Thomas Sankara in a coup d’état 25 years ago.
Africa Cup of Nations bosses have withdrawn the red card given to Burkina Faso striker Jonathan Pitroipa. A good decision, says his coach ... and so does the coach of rival Nigeria.
Nigeria's Stephen Keshi represents local coaches in the clash with Burkina Faso, trained by Pual Put. His recent comments can't have made the Belgian feel welcome on the continent.
