Burkina Faso

New probe as babies, girls thought to be among 50 abducted in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Investigators now believe that last week’s raid by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso led to the abduction... Read more

20 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

After Mali, France fears bust-up with junta-ruled Burkina Faso

Paris – France fears a repeat of its disastrous falling-out with Mali in junta-ruled Burkina Faso, where another domino... Read more

19 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

Ibrahim Traore says rising attack are ‘trageting civilians’

Ouagadougou – Attacks in Burkina Faso have increased since October and now especially target civilians, according to junta leader... Read more

18 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

Search under way for 50 women abducted in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Security forces are searching for at least 50 women kidnapped by suspected jihadists in insurgency-hit northern Burkina... Read more

17 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

Sources say presumed jihadists abduct 50 women in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists have abducted roughly 50 women in insurgency-wracked northern Burkina Faso, local officials and residents told... Read more

16 Jan, 2023

Arts and Leisure

Fifteen films bid for top prize in Africa’s premiere film fest

Ouagadougou – Fifteen feature-length movies are vying for the top prize in next month’s FESPACO festival, Africa’s top cinema... Read more

14 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

Nine killed in mosque attack in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Nine people were killed when suspected jihadists attacked a mosque in northeastern Burkina Faso, local sources said... Read more

13 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

UN calls for urgent help to combat acute child malnutrition

Geneva – The United Nations called on Thursday for urgent funding to help 30 million children suffering from acute... Read more

13 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

West African chief vows support for jihadist-torn Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – The head of West Africa’s regional bloc has expressed support for jihadist-hit Burkina Faso less than five... Read more

13 Jan, 2023

Burkina Faso

French minister meets with Burkina Faso leader, rejects interference

Ouagadougou – France’s deputy foreign minister, on a visit to jihadist-torn Burkina Faso, on Tuesday denied accusations that Paris... Read more

11 Jan, 2023