Burkina Faso
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:53:09 GMTAnti-Jihadi Violence Protest Met With Teargas
[DW] Police fired tear gas at protesters as they burned tires and ransacked a government building in Ouagadougou. Citizens of the capital of Burkina Faso are upset about jihadist violence and a recent attack.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:12:10 GMTThousands Call for President's Resignation
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Protesters in Burkina Faso called Saturday for the president's resignation over the government's handling of security.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:07:07 GMTBurkina Faso - How to Curb Persistent Terrorist Threat
[Cameroon Tribune] Government and the international community are fighting tooth and nail to bring long-lasting peace in the country.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:46:09 GMTEgypt Sends Medical Aid Shipment to Burkina Faso
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ambassador in Ouagadougou Ibrhaim Abdel Azim al Kholi has handed over a shipment of medical aid sent by Egypt to Burkina Faso to help it face the impacts of the coronavirus.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:10:13 GMTHealth Post Completely Burned Down - MSF
[MSF] On 21 November 2021, a healthcare centre supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Foube, Barsalogho department, in the Centre-North region of Burkina Faso, was burnt down. A member of the MSF team was injured during an attack by unident...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:03:47 GMTHealthcare Centre Burnt Down Amid Violent Surge in Burkina Faso
[MSF] On 21 November 2021, a healthcare centre supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Foube, Barsalogho department, in the Centre-North region of Burkina Faso, was burnt down. A member of the MSF team was injured during an attack by unident...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:43:59 GMTBurkina Faso Internet Shutdown Continues Into Fourth Day
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- The shutdown of internet access via mobile phone networks that began Saturday dragged on for a fourth day Tuesday. The government said in a statement the shutdown is in the interest of national defense and public se...
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:51:02 GMTInternet Shutdown Curtails Information, Draws Criticism
[VOA] Washington -- An internet and mobile phone disruption that began in Burkina Faso on Saturday continued into Monday, causing a widespread communication blackout, confusion and frustration.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:32:32 GMTFrench Soldiers Injure Protesters
[DW] Several local protesters were injured after French soldiers fired warning shots into a civilian blockade. Anger against France's military intervention has been growing in the African country.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:47:44 GMTProtesters Gather Outside Ouagadougou to Block French Military Convoy Headed to Niger
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Up to 200 protesters in Burkina Faso gathered on the outskirts of the capital, Ouagadougou, Sunday, aiming to block a French military convoy that has been trying to reach neighboring Niger from the nearby city of Ka...
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:09:08 GMTLet's Use the Covid-19 Wakeup Call to Help Women Rise From the Nightmare of Cervical Cancer
[allAfrica] Four African First Ladies and Tedros of WHO issue urgent appeal for health equity
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:41:16 GMTWorld Cup Qualifier - President Tebboune Congratulates National Team On Reaching Play-Offs
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune congratulated national football team over their qualifying for the playoffs of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after their draw with Burkina Faso (2-2) in Mustapha-T...
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:27:55 GMTAttack on Military Outpost Kills 32, Heightens Pressure On Government
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Burkina Faso's government says at least 32 military police were killed Sunday in the latest attack on security forces. Analysts say security in the West African country has worsened this year and the opposition has ...
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:24:28 GMTEgypt Decries Terrorist Attack in Northern Burkina Faso
[Egypt Online] Egypt condemned on Sunday's terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso that left at least 20 police personnel and civilians dead.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:57:02 GMTNamibian Stars Head to Sotigui Awards
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN stars continue to shine bright in Burkina Faso as actors Armas Shivute and Adriano Visagie ready for this year's Sotigui Awards.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:57:43 GMTGold Mining in Burkina Faso Becomes Increasingly Dangerous
[VOA] Boussé -- Terror attacks on gold mining operations in Burkina Faso are becoming a regular occurrence. For VOA, reporter Henry Wilkins looks at the impact the attacks are having on the lives of survivors and what it could mean if extracting gol...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:51:11 GMTRebuilding a Future for the Displaced People of Burkina Faso - a Resident Coordinator Blog
[UN News] More than a million people in Burkina Faso have been displaced from their homes, victims of ongoing conflict and poverty. Nevertheless, following a recent visit to the central and northern regions of the country, Barbara Manzi, Resident and...
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:24:48 GMTCycling Race Traverses Conflict-Stricken Burkina Faso
[VOA] The Tour Du Faso, a 10-day bicycle race through the conflict-stricken West African country of Burkina Faso, began in the southern city of Banfora on October 29. One Burkinabe rider hopes to build on his Summer Olympics performance and secure vi...
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:43:46 GMT10 Civilians Murdered in the North By Suspected Jihadists - Officials
[RFI] An attack by suspected jihadists killed 10 people in the north of Burkina Faso near the Niger border, according to military officials, while four others were kidnapped.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:35:14 GMTHow to Respond to a 'Year of Coups?' We Can Try in Mali.
[USIP] Armed coup attempts have struck five countries of the greater Sahel. Better policies can help reverse that.