The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out. By Elian ...

President Dr Tulia Ackson has praised Burkina Faso for making progress in the fight against terrorism, saying the return of ...

"NAF crew is safe and have received cordial treatment from the host authorities." The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stated that its aircraft that landed in Burkina Faso Monday night did so for safety ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Canadian gold miner Iamgold said all employees and contractors at its Burkina Faso mine are now safe, after a mine convoy was attacked on Friday. Iamgold said two individuals ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A session of the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's junta leader, Ibrahim Traore, ...

The Nigerian Air Force has given a clear and professionally grounded explanation for the diversion and precautionary landing of its C-130 Hercules aircraft in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December ...