Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor
The civilians were killed by people wearing the uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces, a local prosecutor said.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself
Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents on its territory.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso
Armed men seized the women as they were picking wild fruit outside the village of Liki and in another location in the same district.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leader guarantees his safety
Ibrahim Traore has accepted a conditional resignation offered by President Paul-Henri Damiba to avoid further violence.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Attack on vehicle kills 35 civilians in northern Burkina Faso
A vehicle in a convoy hit an improvised explosive device, the interim government said.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Burkina's 'cowboy' jockeys whip up a frenzy for horses
Horses have for centuries held a central place in the culture of Burkina Faso.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup
The army also suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Burkina Faso protest against militant violence turns violent
Activist groups call for renewed protests in response to a recent surge of attacks, including one by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
Sun Nov 28 2021
UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso
Jolie visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing jihadist violence in Mali.
Mon Jun 21 2021
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years
The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Gunmen kill at least 17 in attack on Burkina Faso restaurant
A Reuters witness saw customers running out of the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou as police and paramilitary gendarmerie surrounded it amid gunfire.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Burkina Faso director gives African women authentic voice
Born in 1976, she left her homeland at the age of seven and spent 17 years in the United States where she studied film and then worked in Los Angeles.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Security forces will protect Malaysia at all times - Zahid
The Deputy Prime Minister calls on all Malaysians to rally behind the government's efforts in stamping out terrorism threats that could wreck national peace.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Siege at Burkina Faso Hotel
At least 20 dead in siege at Burkina Faso hotel, Islamist group claims responsibility
Sat Jan 16 2016
At least 23 killed in attack on Burkina hotel
At least 23 people from 18 countries were killed in an attack by gunmen on a top hotel and a restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024