Niger to let Burkina, Mali to intervene on its soil if attacked
Niamey, Niger – The officers who took power in Niger last month said Thursday they would authorise the armies... Read more
25 Aug, 2023
Niger says 17 of its troops killed in attack near Burkina Faso
Niamey – Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western... Read more
16 Aug, 2023
Burkina Faso survivors recall ‘horror movie’ of jihadist assault
Ouagadougou – Villagers in eastern Burkina Faso on Monday spoke of how a rebel attack turned into a “horror... Read more
28 Feb, 2023
Breakup with France stokes divisions in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – The ochre, weather-worn walls and tree-lined canal give a sense of tranquillity to the University of Ouagadougou,... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso to recruit 5 000 soldiers to battle jihadists
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso announced on Thursday a recruitment drive for 5,000 soldiers to serve in the army for... Read more
25 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso’s ex-leader Sankara buried at site of his murder
Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s former leader and anti-colonial icon Thomas Sankara and 12 of his followers were buried at... Read more
24 Feb, 2023
Nearly 70 troops killed in two jihadist attacks in troubled Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists killed at least 15 soldiers in troubled northern Burkina Faso, just three days after an... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso parties rally around junta following deadly ambush
Ouagadougou – Political parties and civil groups in Burkina Faso voiced their backing for the ruling junta on Tuesday... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
New toll says 51 Burkina Faso troops killed in ambush
Ouagadougou – At least 51 soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
Eight soldiers killed in jihadist-torn Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Eight soldiers have died in an ambush by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
