burkina faso

Dozens dead in attacks on Burkina military HQ, French embassy
World

Dozens dead in attacks on Burkina military HQ, French embassy

Dozens of people were killed Friday in twin attacks on the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the country’s military…
Explosion rocks Burkina Faso army headquarters in Ouagadougou, heavy gunfire reported
World

Explosion rocks Burkina Faso army headquarters in Ouagadougou, heavy gunfire reported

Armed gunmen have attacked Burkina Faso army headquarters in Ouagadougou, with violence also reported near the French embassy. A French…
Libya ‘slave markets’ report prompts Burkina Faso to recall ambassador
Middle East

Libya ‘slave markets’ report prompts Burkina Faso to recall ambassador

Burkina Faso’s foreign minister said on Monday it had recalled its ambassador to Libya over a report that black African…
18 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso capital
World

18 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso capital

Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso late Sunday, killing at least…
Veteran goalkeeper sends Egypt into final
Egypt

Veteran goalkeeper sends Egypt into final

Egypt's 44-year-old goalkeeper Essam el-Hadary saved two spot-kicks as the seven-time champions reached the African Nations Cup final by edging…
Extremists free Australian woman kidnapped in Burkina Faso
World

Extremists free Australian woman kidnapped in Burkina Faso

Islamic extremists have freed an Australian woman kidnapped last month in northern Burkina Faso, although her husband remains in captivity…
Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians
World

Al Qaeda group says it holds two Australians

An al Qaeda linked militant group claims it is holding an Australian doctor and his wife who were abducted last…
Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks
World

Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks

Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to work together to counter the growing threat of Islamic militants in West Africa…
UPDATE: Burkina troops retake hotel from Islamists: security minister
World

UPDATE: Burkina troops retake hotel from Islamists: security minister

Security forces ended a siege by Al Qaeda fighters at a hotel in Burkina Faso's capital on Saturday, killing three…
Back to top button