Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso integrates malaria vaccine into routine immunization schedule
Africa
February 6, 2024
Burkina Faso integrates malaria vaccine into routine immunization schedule
On February 5th, Burkina Faso became the second country in the African Region to integrate the malaria vaccine into its…
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
Africa
January 26, 2024
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
Human Rights Watch said Thursday that Burkina Faso’s security forces last year killed at least 60 civilians in three different…
Burkina Faso: armed terrorists kill 44 amid worsening political, economic decline
NEWS
April 9, 2023
Burkina Faso: armed terrorists kill 44 amid worsening political, economic decline
A regional governor in northeastern Burkina Faso confirmed that 44 civilians were killed and others wounded in two villages near…
UN calls for immediate release of 50 women and girls abducted in Burkina Faso
Africa
January 19, 2023
UN calls for immediate release of 50 women and girls abducted in Burkina Faso
Some 50 women and girls in Burkina Faso who were abducted last week while looking for food must be released…
Burkina Faso: Hungry and besieged people forced to eat leaves
Africa
December 13, 2022
Burkina Faso: Hungry and besieged people forced to eat leaves
In the northern town of Djibo, Burkina Faso 370,000 people are entrapped by a continuing blockade – largely cut off…
Burkina Faso: Terrorist attack leaves 12 soldiers killed, 50 civilians missing
Africa
September 28, 2022
Burkina Faso: Terrorist attack leaves 12 soldiers killed, 50 civilians missing
The Burkina Faso government announced on Tuesday, September 27th, that the bodies of 11 soldiers had been found and about…
Burkina Faso: Two million people displaced amid worst food crisis
Africa
September 7, 2022
Burkina Faso: Two million people displaced amid worst food crisis
Almost two million people have been displaced in Burkina Faso amid the worst food crisis in a decade, international aid…
Burkina Faso: Shias complain of Wahhabi harassment and violations
Africa
July 3, 2022
Burkina Faso: Shias complain of Wahhabi harassment and violations
The religious leader of the Shias of Burkina Faso, Sheikh Ali Badara, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Redha, peace…
Gunmen kill 100 civilians in an attack in northern Burkina Faso
World
June 6, 2021
Gunmen kill 100 civilians in an attack in northern Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso government confirmed that gunmen killed about 100 civilians in an attack on a village in the north…
Around 30 reportedly killed in Burkina Faso village attack
NEWS
May 5, 2021
Around 30 reportedly killed in Burkina Faso village attack
Terrorists have killed around 30 people in eastern Burkina Faso, security sources in the country said.A large group of armed…