Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dozens of people killed in Burkina Faso after a convoy is hit

Burkina Faso

At least 35 civilians killed in an explosion near a vehicle convoy in Burkina Faso. No group has claimed responsibility for the killings. Attacks have increased in recent months despite January coup led by soldiers promising to combat insecurity. Government has increased army’s “offensive actions” and begun dialogue with armed groups.   At least 35 … Read more

Five soldiers, 30 ‘terrorists’ killed in Burkina Faso clash

Burkina Faso

Five soldiers and 30 “terrorists” were killed in fighting in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday after suspected jihadists attacked a military base in large numbers, said the army. The army said in a statement that troops in Bourzanga, a town in the northern region that has been bearing the brunt of a jihadist revolt, “vigorously … Read more