Burkina Faso Archives - Page 13 of 18

Burkina Faso officer kidnapped after release on coup charges

A decorated Burkina Faso officer, released after facing coup charges, was kidnapped just a day later.

Agreement reached to keep ruling junta in power for another 60 months starting from July 2

Burkina Faso is in turmoil following a Human Rights Watch report alleging a civilian massacre by the army.

The Council “found the content to be biased and likely to violate public order, thus violating Burkina Faso’s broadcasting law.”

‘Government rejects and strongly condemns such unfounded accusations … whose intention is to discredit our fighting forces,’ says statement

2-week suspension follows broadcasts of alleged abuses by army against civilians

Human Rights Watch accuses the Burkina Faso military of massacring over 223 civilians, including children, in retaliation for militant attacks.

Cocaine is the most seized drug in the Sahel after cannabis resin, the report said

Burkina Faso’s military government expels three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities amid strained relations with France.

The incident involving a Lead Air plane left 5 dead and 2 injured.