Nine dead in fresh Burkina Faso violence, sources say
Ouagadougou – At least nine civilians have been killed in violent attacks in northern Burkina Faso, witnesses told AFP... Read more
8 Dec, 2022
Eight-member West African bloc sees 5.7% growth
Abidjan – The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) said on Monday its growth this year would be... Read more
6 Dec, 2022
Six civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack near Ghana border
Ouagadougou – Six civilians, four of them teachers, were killed in a suspected jihadist attack in southern Burkina Faso... Read more
5 Dec, 2022
West African leaders agree to create regional force
Abuja – West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in... Read more
5 Dec, 2022
Burkina Faso suspends French broadcaster RFI
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso on Saturday ordered the immediate suspension of Radio France Internationale (RFI) broadcasts, accusing it of... Read more
4 Dec, 2022
Burkina Faso seeks French arms for anti-jihadist volunteers
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso has asked France, its former colonial power and ally, to provide “weapons and ammunition” for... Read more
2 Dec, 2022
Roadside bomb kills four Burkina troops in north, says army
Ouagadougou – A roadside bomb killed four troops in the north of Burkina Faso, an area wracked by a... Read more
27 Nov, 2022
NGO says Burkina Faso jihadist attacks rob million students of school
Ouagadougou – More than 5 700 schools have been closed in Burkina Faso due to the security situation, with... Read more
24 Nov, 2022
Burkina Faso pounds patriotic drum in anti-jihadist fight
Ouagadougou – With flags, appeals to patriotism and reminders of its revered revolutionary leader, Burkina Faso has been calling... Read more
24 Nov, 2022
At least 14 killed in two attacks in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – At least 14 people died in two separate attacks by jihadist groups in Burkina Faso’s north, including... Read more
23 Nov, 2022
