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Burkina Faso

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:27:36 GMT
Dozens Killed in Militant Violence
[DW] Islamist militants killed at least 22 people and injured several others in Burkina Faso, a government official said.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:39:15 GMT
Dozens Die in Weekend Attacks in Northern Burkina Faso
[RFI] Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in two separate attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, according to local sources,.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:54:19 GMT
ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions On Mali, Burkina Faso
[VOA] African leaders have lifted economic sanctions on Mali.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:39:53 GMT
ECOWAS Lifts Economic Sanctions on Mali, Accepts Burkina Faso Transition Plan
[DW] Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers agreed to return to civilian rule by March 2024 and published a new electoral law.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:02:29 GMT
In Post-Coup Burkina Faso, Violent Attacks Grow Fiercer Despite Junta Pledge
[The New Humanitarian] Djibo, Burkina Faso -- 'We don't know what Burkina is going to look like if the situation continues like this.'

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:59:17 GMT
Additional Financing from the World Bank to Strengthen Health System Resilience
[World Bank] The World Bank today approved US$48.3 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* (50 percent grant/50 percent credit) and a grant in the amount of US$13 million from the Global Financing Facility (GFF) for...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:27:39 GMT
Enormous Needs for Hundreds of Thousands of People Displaced By Ongoing Conflict, Insecurity
[MSF] Since 2015, people in Burkina Faso have been living through a security crisis that has caused widespread displacement and untold distress. An estimated 1.9 million people have been forced to leave their homes, while more than 500 health facilit...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:24:15 GMT
Army Gives 14 Days to Evacuate Before Vast Operation
[Ghanaian Times] Burkina Faso's army has given civilians two weeks to evacuate vast areas in northern and southeastern regions of the country in advance ofmilitary operations against rebel fighters.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:57:55 GMT
Nigeria and Burkina Faso Reach Wafu-B Final to Qualify for TotalEnergies U17 Afcon 2023
[CAF] Burkina Faso lined up a final clash with Nigeria when they defeated hosts Ghana 1-0 on Wednesday night at the WAFU B U17 Championship in Cape Coast.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:54:38 GMT
Burkina Faso in Fightback to Defeat Cote d'Ivoire in Wafu B U17 Thriller
[CAF] Burkina Faso staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to defeat highly-fancied Cote d'Ivoire 4-2 at the WAFU B U17 Championship on Saturday.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:19:17 GMT
Thousands of Massacre Survivors Need Emergency Aid
[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency says thousands of survivors of a recent massacre in Burkina Faso are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:06:13 GMT
Urgent Support Needed for 14,000 Who Fled Following Massacre
[UN News] In Burkina Faso, UN humanitarians on Friday appealed to the international community for help, after attacks by armed groups forced thousands to flee their homes in the east of the country.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:37:39 GMT
UN Chief Condemns Brutal Attack That Left Scores Dead
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a weekend attack in Burkina Faso that left dozens of civilians dead and displaced scores more, his Spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:46:31 GMT
Burkina Faso Journalist Luc Pagbelguem Says Prime Minister's Bodyguard Attacked Him
[CPJ] Dakar -- Burkina Faso authorities should investigate the recent attack on journalist Luc Pagbelguem and hold that person to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:30:54 GMT
ECOWAS Upholds Sanctions On Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso
[GhanaToday] The Economic Community of West African States last Saturday upheld the sanctions imposed on the three junta-ruled nations-- Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.



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