Tag: Burkina Faso

More than 150 people massacred in terrorist attacks

The continuous attacks, carried out by Islamists, left more than 150 people dead, Christians and Muslims alike, in Bukrina Faso.

Christians suffer a new wave of jihadist violence in Burkina Faso

Hundreds of civilians have been murdered in the town of Barsalogho, near the capital of the West African nation Burkina Faso.

Christian teacher and minister abducted and killed in Burkina Faso

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need condemned the kidnapping and murder of a catechist in Burkina Faso

Terrorist attack on a church in Burkina Faso

During Sunday mass, a terrorist group attacked a church in Burkina Faso, killing 15 believers. 

Christians in Burkina Faso forced to flee after deadly terrorist attacks

According to the UNHCR, over two million people in the country have been displaced due to internal conflicts and violence.

More than 1,800 terrorist attacks occured in West Africa since January

Burkina Faso has suffered the most, with 2,725 deaths.

22 civilians slaughtered in Burkina Faso

Jihadist attackers set fire to homes, automobiles and the local market in Burkina Faso’s western region

Over 40 people were killed in a Jihadist attack in Burkina Faso

In 2021, Burkina Faso experienced a record year of conflict and replaced Mali as the epicenter of Sahel terrorism.

Pope prays for an end to violence in the Holy Land and Burkina Faso

The Holy Father then renewed his appeal that "dialogue may reign over hatred and revenge".

The number of the latest jihadist attacks worsens

At least 70 soldiers have been killed in four days in two different clashes with jihadist groups in northern Burkina Faso.