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Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:12:51 GMT
Dozens Dead After Bus Hits Improvised Explosive Device
[DW] At least 35 civilians have been reported killed and dozens more injured in Burkina Faso. The vehicle was traveling in an area where Islamist militants have escalated attacks in recent years.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:30:52 GMT
Almost 2 Million People Displaced Amid Worst Food Crisis In A Decade - Aid Organisations
[Norwegian Refugee Council] Nearly one in 10 people in Burkina Faso have been displaced by conflict. Most worryingly, the rate of severe food insecurity has nearly doubled compared to last year, with over 600,000 people in emergency hunger levels dur...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:17:22 GMT
After Being Held Hostage for Five Months, American Nun Released
[Agenzia Fides] Ouagadougou -- "Sister Suellen is safe. She is on American soil, but not in America", confirms Sister Mary Lacour of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of the Holy Cross on the release of her fellow sister, the American Suellen T...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:09:01 GMT
Burkinabé Peacekeeper in Mali Is UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
[New Dawn] A peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali has been honoured for her work to boost trust between the authorities and local communities, including survivors of gender-based violence.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:41:26 GMT
Burkinabé Peacekeeper in Mali Is UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
[UN News] A peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali has been honoured for her work to boost trust between the authorities and local communities, including survivors of gender-based violence.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:52:34 GMT
Thousands Displaced After Escalating Violence in Boucle Du Mouhoun Burkina Faso
[MSF] "We got to Dédougou with nothing: no money, no food," says Habi*. "Everything remained in Douroula, even our bicycles."

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:27:05 GMT
Kotoko Face Burkina Faso Side in Champions League Prelims ... Hearts Draw Bye in CAF Confederation Cup
[Ghanaian Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have drawn Ghanaian champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko against Burkina Faso club side Rail Club de Kadiogo in the first preliminary round of the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:38:16 GMT
Burkina Faso Seeks Nigeria's Advice On Anti-Terror War
[Daily Trust] The government of Burkina Faso has sought Nigeria's advice how to fight terrorism.



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