Burkina Faso
India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions
In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa’s critical minerals sector.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
Burkina Faso to criminalize same-sex relations, 'promotion' of 'LGBTQ practices'
Biden announces US support for African Union joining G20
The statement comes as part of Washington's efforts to reinvigorate ties with a region that has taken a back seat to other priorities in recent years.
Al Qaeda branch claims attack on Burkina Faso convoy that killed over a dozen
Islamist militants attacked a convoy taking supplies to a town in northern Burkina Faso, with eleven soldiers found dead and about 50 civilians were reported missing.
Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government
The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.
At least 100 killed in Burkina Faso attack over weekend
The United Nations condemned the attack that "claimed many victims" in a statement on Monday and called on authorities to bring perpetrators to justice.
American nun, 83, kidnapped by armed men in northern Burkina Faso
The nun was named as Suellen Tennyson.
African Union suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
The country had already been suspended from the West African regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.
UN chief calls on Burkina Faso coup leaders to lay down arms
The broadcast came after two days of confusion and fear in Ouagadougou, the capital, where shooting erupted at army camps on Sunday.
As soldiers mutiny in Burkina Faso, government dismisses talk of coup
Mutinying soldiers demanded more support for their fight against Islamist militants and protesters ransacked the headquarters of President Roch Kabore's political party.
Attack on church in Burkina Faso leaves 24 dead
According to the UN, nearly 4,000 people have been murdered in related terrorist attacks throughout Burkina Faso and the surrounding territories - including neighboring countries Mali and Niger.
