Burkina Faso
ICE deports Burkinabè man tied to 2015 coup attempt after U.S. immigration ruling
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it removed Zakaria Songotoua, a 40-year-old former member of Burkina Faso’s dissolved presidential guard accused of participating in the country’s 2015 coup attempt, on April 22. The deportation followed an immigration judge’s order finding him ineligible for immigration status, according to The Daily Wire.
Ivory Coast advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Marrakech. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo starred, scoring once and assisting another in a dominant display. The win sets up a blockbuster clash against Egypt.
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Defending champions Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 on Tuesday in Marrakech. Both teams advanced steadily from their groups, with Ivory Coast topping Group F on goal difference after a dramatic comeback win. The match pits historical rivals against each other, with Ivory Coast holding an unbeaten record in their previous AFCON encounters.