Dozens killed in 'barbaric' Burkina Faso attacks
Militant groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS) are known to operate in the region.
By BBC News
Apr. 9, 2023
Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts
France 24 aired the interview with Aqim’s leader Yezid Mebarek earlier this month, after France killed his predecessor in an air raid.
By BBC News
Mar. 27, 2023
North Burkina Faso ambush kills at least 16 security forces
Sixteen security forces were killed in an ambush in Burkina Faso's insurgent-hit north on Wednesday, three security sources said on Friday.
By Reuters
Feb. 10, 2023
U.S. cuts off Burkina Faso from Africa duty-free trade program
The junta's foreign affairs ministry reacted to the U.S. decision on Monday by repeating a November statement saying that the timetable for a return to democracy had not changed.
By Reuters
Jan. 2, 2023
US to drop Burkina Faso from tax-free trade pact
The United States intends to exclude Burkina Faso from a trade deal that gives exporters in Africa tariff-free access
By BBC News
Nov. 3, 2022
Burkina Faso transitional president names jurist as interim PM
Army captain Traore seized power in a coup on Sept. 30 and was officially designated transitional president of the West African country on Oct. 14.
By Reuters
Oct. 22, 2022
Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup
The announcement followed attacks on French institutions, after it was reported that Lt Col Damiba was sheltering at a French military base.
By BBC News
Oct. 3, 2022
Foreign-based Imbube singer speaks on solo project
Nkomo, who is a member of Insingizi Emnyama group, also features artistes from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Congo and Burkina Faso on the album.
By Sharon Sibindi
Oct. 2, 2022
Burkina Faso unrest: Military officers remove leader Damiba
Lt Col Damiba's junta overthrew an elected government in January, citing a failure to halt Islamist attacks.
By BBC News
Oct. 1, 2022
