Army frees abducted women, babies in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Soldiers rescued a group of 62 women and four babies abducted by suspected jihadists last week in... Read more
22 Jan, 2023
Anti-French protesters rally in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Demonstrators in Burkina Faso’s capital on Friday demanded France’s ambassador leave the country and called for the... Read more
21 Jan, 2023
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso, security sources say
Ouagadougou – Two suspected jihadist attacks killed at least 18 people, including 16 auxiliaries supporting the army, in Burkina... Read more
21 Jan, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
