33 civilians killed in Burkina Faso ‘terrorist’ attack
At least 33 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on vegetable farmers in Burkina… Read More
2 years ago
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Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself
Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight… Read More
2 years ago
Ibrahim Traore: Burkina Faso names coup leader as transitional president
Burkina Faso's military officials, political parties and civil society leaders on Friday officially designated army… Read More
2 years ago
Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night… Read More
2 years ago
Gold mine in northern Burkina Faso attacked, two dead
DAKAR: Attackers raided an industrial gold mine in northern Burkina Faso in the early hours… Read More
2 years ago
Burkina Faso military chief Damiba declared president
Burkina Faso's new military strongman, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, has been declared president by the country's… Read More
3 years ago
After coups in Mali and Burkina Faso, will Niger be next?
Speculation that Niger may become the next Sahel nation to suffer a coup has surged… Read More
3 years ago
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa’s latest coup
OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the… Read More
3 years ago
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso’s worst attack in years
The attackers struck during the night on Friday, killing residents of the village of Solhan… Read More
3 years ago
About 100 civilians killed in attack on northern Burkina Faso village
The government declared a 72-hour period of national mourning. It said the provisional toll put… Read More
3 years ago
Scientists release mosquitoes to fight malaria
Their experiment is the first outside the lab to release genetically altered mosquitoes in the… Read More
5 years ago
Gunmen kill six during Catholic mass in Burkina Faso
The attack came two days after French special forces freed four foreign hostages in the… Read More
6 years ago
Kidnapped tourists land in France after Burkina Faso raid
The two women were discovered during the raid and had apparently had been held by… Read More
6 years ago
Al Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attacks
OUAGADOUGOU: A Mali-based al Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility on Saturday for attacks in neighbouring Burkina… Read More
7 years ago
At least 18 dead in Burkina Faso restaurant attack
OUAGADOUGOU: More than 18 people, including at least eight foreigners were shot dead in a… Read More
7 years ago
17 dead in Burkina Faso restaurant ‘terrorist attack’
BURKINA FASO: Seventeen people have been killed and eight injured in a “terrorist attack” on… Read More
7 years ago
Burkina troops retake hotel from militants – security minister
OUAGADOUGOU: Security forces ended a siege by al Qaeda fighters at a hotel in Burkina… Read More
9 years ago
Burkina Faso coup supporters attack hotel hosting mediation talks
OUAGADOUGOU: Pro-coup demonstrators in Burkina Faso on Sunday stormed a hotel due to host talks… Read More
9 years ago
Army clears protesters, fires warning shots in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso's army cleared thousands of protesters from the capital and opened fire at state… Read More
10 years ago