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Channel Resources Infill Drilling Continues to Define Mankarga 5 ...Channel Resources Ltd. is pleased to report assay results from a 15,000 metre core-definition drilling program on the Mankarga 5 gold deposit at the Tanlouka Gold Project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 16:24
Sahel Food Crisis
[Christian Aid] Thousands of people along the border with Niger and Burkina Faso are being forced to leave their homes in search of food as a result of the deepening food crisis in the Sahel region of Africa.
AllAfrica | 06-Feb-2012 09:12
SAHEL: Donors learning funding lessons - slowly
DAKAR 06 February 2012 (IRIN) - This year donors are stepping up more quickly to meet Sahel’s humanitarian needs compared to 2010, when they were slow to respond. However, they are still at fault for taking a quick-fix approach rather than addressing long-term disaster prevention and resilience needs, say aid groups.irinnews.org | 06-Feb-2012 01:00
Water Shortage Threatens Wildlife
[IPS] Ouagadougou - The story of a pair of buffalo aggressively prowling the edges of a village in eastern Burkina Faso is a warning sign of severe water stress in the region which threatens humans and wild animals alike.
AllAfrica | 03-Feb-2012 08:57
Burkina Faso: Adea Will Hold 2012 Triennale in Ouagadougou February 13-17, 2012
[Africa & Europe in Partnership] The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the government of Burkina Faso will hold the 2012 Triennale on Education and Training in Africa in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from February 13-17, 2012. This important, international event will take place at the Ouagadougou 2000 International Conference Centre.
AllAfrica | 02-Feb-2012 16:15
Stallions Teenager Traore Revels in CAN Debut
CAF (Giza)-For teenage midfielder, Bertrand Traore of Burkina Faso, playing at the Africa Cup of Nations remains a dream come true for him like every other footballer.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 17:34
Coach Duarte Rues Gift Goals
CAF (Giza)-Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte has lamented on his team's lukewarm response in defence during the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 17:34
Desert Hawks Seal Historic Quarter Final Berth
CAF (Giza)-Sudan reached a historic quarter final at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Monday at the Estadio de Bata.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 15:30
Desert Hawks Rewrite Soccer History
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-History was certainly against Sudan when they set out on this journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 12:55
Team Beat Burkino Faso in African Nations Cup
Sudan Tribune (Paris)-Sudan progressed to the first quarter finals of the African Nations Cup after defeating Burkino Faso 2-1 on Monday.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 10:28
Football Team Coach Acknowledges Internal Problems
ANGOP (Luanda)-The coach of Angola's football team, Lito Vidigal, said that there were some problems during the campaign for the qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN-2012), but they were overcome due to the engagement of the country's authorities.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 09:49
Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks in First Afcon Finals Win in 42 Years
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Sudan clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their final Group B clash in Bata on Monday.
AllAfrica | 30-Jan-2012 22:54
Slim Hopes for Sudan Against Burkinabe
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Sudan would have to end a 42-year winless streak in the African Nations Cup finals in their match against Burkina Faso in Bata on Monday to stand any chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals.
AllAfrica | 29-Jan-2012 20:48
Rampant Elephants Crush Stallions
Nation (Nairobi)-Though not a great performance from pre-tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire, they did the most important thing by ensuring maximum points against Burkina Faso on Thursday night in Malabo and with it, earned a place in the last eight of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
AllAfrica | 27-Jan-2012 21:32
Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Elephants Buckle Down After Coach's Dressing Down
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-After being given a dressing down by their coach Francois Zahoui, the stars of Cote d'Ivoire put together a much more convincing performance in Malabo on Thursday to book their place in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals.
AllAfrica | 27-Jan-2012 12:03
Cote d'Ivoire Advances to Knock Out Stages
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Cote d'Ivoire sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group C encounter in Malabo on Thursday.
AllAfrica | 26-Jan-2012 23:15
Ghana-Burkina Faso deepens cooperation in herbal medicine practice
Kumasi, Jan. 24, GNA - A 10-member government delegation from Burkina-Faso has arrived in Ghana to explore ways of deepening cooperation between the two countries in the area of traditional medicine practice.
Topix.net | 26-Jan-2012 13:24
Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Warrior Coach Tells Elephants to Win At All Costs
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Winning ugly is the new maxim of the Cote d'Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui, who has told his players he does not care how they beat Burkina Faso in Malabo on Thursday as long as they take all three points.
AllAfrica | 25-Jan-2012 15:53
Christian Aid Responds to Worsening Sahel Hunger Crisis
Christian Aid (London)-With seven million people across five West African countries facing the spectre of famine within months, Christian Aid is stepping up its early response plans to assist those living in the stricken Sahel region.
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 17:48
Alvarion to Provide Wi-Fi to Telecel in Burkina Faso
Alvarion has announced that its Wavion subsidiary is supplying base stations for a Wi-Fi service in Burkina Faso on behalf of the local mobile network operator, Telecel.
Topix.net | 24-Jan-2012 16:27
Team Grapple With Wounded Stallions
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Highly rated Burkina Faso go into their Group B Africa Cup of Nations curtain raiser with Angola motivated by a deep sense of injustice.
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 11:10
Nation Beat Burkina Faso
ANGOP (Luanda)-Angola's football team defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 on Sunday at their debut match of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations (CAN-2012), with goals scored by Mateus Galiano and Manucho Gonçalves, whereas Alan Traore did for the opponent side, Angop learnt.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 13:57
Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes Accused of 'Anti-Football'
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Accusations of gamesmanship and just how tolerant referees can be towards a litany of late injuries in the game is now under stark spotlight at the African Nations Cup after Sunday's win for Angola over Burkina Faso.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 11:35
Youth and Sports Minister Expected Sunday in Malabo
ANGOP (Luanda)-Angolan minister of Youth and Sports, Gonçalves Muandumba is expected Sunday in Malabo, Equatorial Guinean where he will watch the opening match of the national soccer team against Burkina Faso.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 09:42
Africa: Angola Edge Burkina Faso in Second Half Thriller
CAF (Giza)-Striker Alberto Mateus "Manucho" scored the winner as Angola edged Burkina Faso 2-1 in their Group B encounter on Sunday in Malabo.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 09:35
Angola/Burkina Faso: Marginally Better Southern Africans Beat Burkinabe
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Angola defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 02:44
Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes, Stallions in Crucial Face-Off
allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Angola and Burkina Faso meet in their opening Group B tie at the African Nations Cup knowing the result could well determine the destiny of the rest of their tournament.
AllAfrica | 21-Jan-2012 11:57
Burkina Faso jails Nigerian woman and 2 others over vulture voodoo
A court in Burkina Faso slapped prison sentences on two locals and a Nigerian woman arrested last month with 71 vultures and three vulture heads to be used in voodoo rites, an official said on Thursday.
Topix.net | 20-Jan-2012 20:28
Burkina Faso jails 3 over vulture voodoo
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Topix.net | 20-Jan-2012 20:28
Tuareg No Longer 'Masters of the Desert'
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-An offensive by Tuareg rebels in northern Mali, many of whom fought in Libya, has cast a spotlight on these Saharan nomads, of Berber origin, once known as the "masters of the desert", but now impoverished.
AllAfrica | 19-Jan-2012 18:39
Burkina Faso Country Specific Information
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Burkina Faso, previously known as Upper Volta, is a landlocked, developing country in the Sahel region of West Africa.
Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 23:21
Burkina Faso profile
Blaise Compaore came to power in a coup in 1987. He subsequently won four presidential elections, the latest in November 2010.
Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 19:15
Where women ride boda bodas
Burkina Faso: A country of farmers and donkeys is the first impression you get of this French-speaking country after a drive through the countryside.
Topix.net | 15-Jan-2012 14:34
Catholic Church finds itself on Africa's frontlines
African Catholic clergy are increasingly finding themselves on the frontlines of Vatican efforts to campaign against religious violence, political corruption and fraud on the continent.
Topix.net | 14-Jan-2012 14:17
The Achilles Heel of Continent's New Fibre Network Revolution
Balancing Act (London)-The reach of Africa's fibre networks is extending relentlessly in ways that would have been barely imaginable ten years ago.
AllAfrica | 13-Jan-2012 14:37
Nine envoys present credentials to Indian President
New Delhi, Jan 12 : Nine envoys presented their credentials to President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Topix.net | 12-Jan-2012 16:07
Analyse de la structure de peuplements ligneux dans un fourre...
Analyse de la structure de peuplements ligneux dans un fourre tigre au nord Yatenga .
Topix.net | 12-Jan-2012 11:02
The Stallions Cleared to Play in Africa Cup of Nations
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Burkina Faso have been cleared to play in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after a legal bid by Namibia to have them disqualified failed, African football's governing body CAF said on Tuesday.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 11:58
Burkina Faso Beats Namibia to Cup of Nations Finals
Namibian (Windhoek)-NAMIBIA'S last-ditch attempt to secure a place in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament was shattered yesterday when its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was thrown out.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 10:47
Burkinabe cleared to play as Namibia appeal fails
Burkina Faso have been cleared to play in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after a legal bid by Namibia to have them disqualified failed, African football's governing body CAF said on Tuesday.
Topix.net | 10-Jan-2012 15:58
Who is Damien Glez?
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-The Franco-Burkinabese Damien Glez was born in 1967.
AllAfrica | 09-Jan-2012 09:56
Samuel Kiendrebeogo - 1949-2012
CPJ (New York)-The African media community lost a central voice this week with the passing of Samuel Kiendrebeogo, the veteran host of weekly media magazine Médias d'Afrique et D'Ailleurs on Voice of America's French service. Sam, as he was known, died while vacationing in his native Burkina Faso. He was 63.
AllAfrica | 09-Jan-2012 09:55
Compaore to Mediate in Guinea Bissau
Nation (Nairobi)-Burkina Faso's president has accepted a request by the African Union to broker mediation in the politico-military conflict in Guinea Bissau.
AllAfrica | 09-Jan-2012 04:58
PM Vows 'Merciless' Crackdown On Corruption
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Burkina Faso's Prime Minister Luc Adolphe Tiao vowed on Thursday to be "merciless" in cases of corruption such as that of the head of the customs service arrested at the weekend.
AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2012 08:00
Cup of Nations Appeal Set for Friday
Observer (Kampala)-Johannesburg - A Namibia bid to have Burkina Faso kicked out of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations begins Friday at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Swiss city Lausanne.
AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2012 05:41
Burkina Faso to bust corruption
Egyptians head to the polls in the final round of a phased election to choose the first parliament since a popular uprising toppled former president Hosni Mubarak.
Topix.net | 05-Jan-2012 21:54