2012-02-06
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.2012-02-03
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. 2012-02-02
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. 2012-01-31
Desert Hawks Rewrite Soccer History
[allAfrica.com]
History was certainly against Sudan when they set out on this journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals. 2012-01-31
Team Beat Burkino Faso in African Nations Cup
[Sudan Tribune]
London -
Sudan progressed to the first quarter finals of the African Nations Cup after defeating Burkino Faso 2-1 on Monday. 2012-01-30
Desert Hawks in First Afcon Finals Win in 42 Years
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-31
Coach Duarte Rues Gift Goals
[CAF]
Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte has lamented on his team's lukewarm response in defence during the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations. 2012-01-31
Stallions Teenager Traore Revels in CAN Debut
[CAF]
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. 2012-01-31
Desert Hawks Seal Historic Quarter Final Berth
[CAF]
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. 2012-01-31
Football Team Coach Acknowledges Internal Problems
[ANGOP]
Malabo -
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. 2012-01-29
Slim Hopes for Sudan Against Burkinabe
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-27
Elephants Buckle Down After Coach's Dressing Down
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-27
Rampant Elephants Crush Stallions
[Nation]
Libreville -
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. 2012-01-26
Elephants Advance to Knock Out Stages
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-25
Warrior Coach Tells Elephants to Win At All Costs
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-24
Christian Aid Responds to Worsening Sahel Hunger Crisis
[Christian Aid]
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. 2012-01-24
Team Grapple With Wounded Stallions
[RNW Africa]
Highly rated Burkina Faso go into their Group B Africa Cup of Nations curtain raiser with Angola motivated by a deep sense of injustice. 2012-01-23
Antelopes Accused of 'Anti-Football'
[allAfrica.com]
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. 2012-01-23
Angola Edge Burkina Faso in Second Half Thriller
[CAF]
Striker Alberto Mateus "Manucho" scored the winner as Angola edged Burkina Faso 2-1 in their Group B encounter on Sunday in Malabo. 2012-01-23
Marginally Better Southern Africans Beat Burkinabe
[allAfrica.com]
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. |
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