burkina faso
Dozens dead in attacks on Burkina military HQ, French embassy
World
March 3, 2018
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
March 2, 2018
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
November 21, 2017
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
August 14, 2017
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
February 2, 2017
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
February 7, 2016
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
February 6, 2016
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
January 18, 2016
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…
Burkina Faso attack survivors recall night of horror
World
January 17, 2016
Burkina Faso attack survivors recall night of horror
"We didn't know if we would get out.
UPDATE: Burkina troops retake hotel from Islamists: security minister
World
January 16, 2016
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…