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Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024