Watchdog accuses Burkina army of killing 25 civilians
Ouagadougou – A human rights NGO in Burkina Faso has accused the army of killing at least 25 civilians in... Read more
4 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso urges ‘federation’ with Mali for joint clout
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s prime minister, in a visit to neighbouring Mali this week, has suggested the two countries... Read more
3 Feb, 2023
Suspected jihadists kill 28 in troubled Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Twenty-eight people have died in new attacks by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, including 15 who had... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso rally celebrates French troop pull-out announcement
Ouagadougou – Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou on Saturday in support of the ruling junta,... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
More than 10 killed in two Burkina Faso attacks – security sources
Ouagadougou – At least 10 civilians were killed in two attacks by suspected jihadists in the Burkina Faso town... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
France recalls envoy in latest spiral in row with Burkina Faso
Paris – France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso “for consultations,” a day... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
Niger holds activist in air strike case
Niamey – The head of a leading campaign group in Niger has been detained in a case involving an... Read more
25 Jan, 2023
Tumultuous times: Burkina Faso since first coup of 2022
Paris – Burkina Faso’s junta-led government has asked France to remove its troops from the insurgency-hit West African country.... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
‘This is not the end of diplomatic relations’ – Burkina Faso confirms asking France to withdraw troops
Ouagadougou – The Burkina Faso government clarified on Monday that it has asked ex-colonial ruler France to pull its... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Burkina Faso government letter asks French troops to leave
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso has asked France to move its troops out of the country within a month, according... Read more
23 Jan, 2023
