Burkina Faso

Armed groups displace some 17,500 people in Burkina Faso in recent days, UNHCR says, in attempt to cause ‘mayhem’.

Attack in Kodyel village in Komandjari province leaves at least 30 people dead, including children.

The attack in Yattakou village also left one person severely wounded and displaced residents, local governor says.

UN officials say crisis is ‘unparalleled’, urge more funding to address humanitarian situation.

Burkina government confirms deaths of three foreigners killed in attack on anti-poaching patrol in country’s east.

Year-long trial by Oxford University researchers carried out in Burkina Faso shows up to 77 percent efficacy.

Court indicts Burkina Faso’s exiled former president for alleged complicity in 1987 murder of man he removed in coup.

Decline raises many questions, especially since the number of violent incidents has remained the same.

Raped, ostracised and forced to give up their children – how incest is tearing families apart in Burkina Faso.

French leader says rushed exit from volatile region in West Africa would be a mistake, as Chad deploys reinforcements.

France considers reducing troop numbers as fighting worsens.

France expected to announce Barkhane troop drawdown as Sahel leaders increasingly mull negotiations with armed groups.

The UNHCR called the humanitarian response in Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger ‘dangerously overstretched’.

Burkina Faso athlete adds 15 centimetres to the previous record set by his own coach, Teddy Tamgho.