Tag: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso junta says it prevented coup attempt
The military junta in Burkina Faso said on Wednesday (September 28, 2023) that security and intelligence agencies had…
Terrorists, jihadists kill 44 civilians, many wounded in north eastern B-Faso
The provisional toll of "this despicable and barbaric attack" which targeted the villages of Kourakou and Tondobi in…
15 Nigerian pilgrims killed by Burkina Faso assailants
Burkina Faso assailants kill at least 15 Nigerian pilgrims travelling to Senegal Dakar (Reuters) - At least 15…
At least 28 killed in separate attacks in Burkina Faso
At least 28 people, including soldiers and civilians, were killed in two separate gunmen attacks on Sunday and…
Burkina Faso orders departure of French troops as they wind down ties
Burkina Faso’s junta government late Saturday ordered hundreds of French troops to depart the West African country within…
Captain Traore sworn in as interim Burkina Faso’s president, vows to fight jihadists
In this photo taken on October 15, 2022, Burkina Faso’s just-inaugurated President Ibrahim Traore attends a ceremony…
2nd coup in 2022, Burkina Faso soldiers overthrow military government,
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night…
For Sankara’s assassination, Burkina’s ex-president Compaore sentenced to life in jail
(AFP) A military court in Burkina Faso on Wednesday April 6, 2022 handed down a life term to former…
The danger of Military Coup pandemic across west Africa and…. By Chido Nwangwu
The danger of Military Coup pandemic across west Africa, Sahel and... By Chido Nwangwu Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston)…
Showdown in Burkina Faso; ECOWAS, USA, France, UN, Sahel G5 condemn military coup
As unrests and protests grow while constitutional order and elected leadership are sacked in the country of Burkina…
Gunfire at several army bases, soldiers mutiny over Burkina anti-jihadist strategy
Gunfire at several army bases, soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy in Burkina AFP: Soldiers in Burkina Faso staged…
Islamic jihadists massacre in Solhan village force thousands to flee
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com AFP: Burkina Faso's government said Tuesday (June 8, 2021) that more…