Burkina Faso: 35 killed in suspected terror attack
Ouagadougou/IBNS: At least 35 civilians, mainly women, were killed as terrorists attacked in Burkina Faso's northern province of Soum, media reports said on Wednesday.
Militants attack Church in eastern Burkina Faso, kill at least 14 people:Reports
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: At least 14 people were killed on Sunday by militants, who attacked a protestant church in the eastern part of Burkina Faso, media reported.
At least three soldiers killed in two attacks on Burkina Faso army positions
Ouagadougou/Xinhua/UNI: At least three Burkina Faso soldiers have lost their lives on Thursday in two attacks by gunmen on army positions in central-north and Sahel regions of the terrorism-torn country, security source told Xinhua.
Guterres says justice must be done following deadly Burkina Faso convoy attack
New York/IBNS: Authorities in Burkina Faso must “do everything in their power” to bring to justice the perpetrators of an attack on a mining company convoy in the West African nation on Wednesday, which killed dozens and left scores more injured, the UN chief said on Thursday.
UN chief condemns deadly Burkina Faso mosque attack
New York: UN chief António Guterres has strongly condemned Friday’s attack on a mosque in northern Burkina Faso, in a statement released on Saturday.
Burkina Faso: Attack on mosque leaves 15 people killed
Ouagadougou: At least 15 people were killed during an attack on a mosque in Burkina Faso, media reports said on Sunday.
30 suspected terrorists killed in northern Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou (Xinhua/UNI) At least 30 suspected terrorists were killed on Monday by Burkina Faso's armed forces in Gorgadji locality in the northern Sahelian region of the country, the national television RTB reported Tuesday.
UN condemns deadly attack on Burkina Faso church
New York, May 13 (IBNS): Senior UN officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres have voiced their outrage at a deadly attack on a Catholic church in the north of Burkina Faso on Sunday, during which six people were reportedly killed by gunmen.
New York, Mar 6 (IBNS): The landlocked West African country of Burkina Faso is facing “unprecedented” displacement, triggered by armed groups and intercommunal clashes, and exacerbated by long-term food insecurity, UN aid officials said on Tuesday.
Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso found dead
Ouagadougou, Jan 17 (IBNS): A Canadian, who was kidnapped in northern Burkina Faso, a country in west Africa, on Tuesday night, has been found dead, media reports said.
Canadian national abducted in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Jan 16 (IBNS): A Canadian was kidnapped in northern Burkina Faso, a country in west Africa, on Tuesday night, media reports said.
Canada considers Quebec woman's disappearance in Burkina Faso as kidnap
Ottawa, Jan 7 (IBNS): Canadian officials on Sunday said they are treating a Quebec woman's disappearance in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in west Africa, as kidnapping, media reports said.
Burkina Faso: Dozens killed in clashes, UN chief condemns attacks
New York, Jan 6 (IBNS): More than 40 civilians have been reportedly killed during intercommunal clashes this week in northern Burkina Faso, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to issue a statement on Friday night condemning the violence and “deteriorating security situation” in parts of the West African country.
UN chief, Security Council, strongly condemn Burkina Faso terrorist attacks
New York, Mar 4 (JEN): The two deadly terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Friday have been strongly condemned by the United Nations.
Burkina Faso: At least seven militants gunned down
Ouagadougou, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least seven militants have been gunned down by security forces after the former attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday.