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Niger coup: Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso voice support for coup leadersMilitary juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso voiced support on Monday for leaders of the coup in Niger, following an ultimatum from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS that it would use force to “restore constitutional order” in the country. The warning from the neighbouring juntas came as France has begun evacuating its citizens from Niger.WorldAug 1, 2023
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Putin promises African leaders free grain following Black Sea deal exitRussian President Vladimir Putin promised heads of African states that he would ensure that Africa does not face food insecurity as a result of the end of the Black Sea grain agreement. Addressing African leaders at a summit in St. Petersburg, he said Russia would, over the next three to four months, supply Burkina Faso,...Jul 27, 2023
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‘Get out’: Hundreds join anti-France protests in Burkina Faso capitalHundreds demonstrated against France in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou on Friday, in the latest expression of growing anti-French sentiment in the insurgent-hit West African country. Protesters chanted anti-France slogans and carried placards calling on the French army to “get out.”WorldJan 20, 2023
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Popular hotel part of attack on Burkina Faso’s capitalAttackers struck an upscale hotel popular with Westerners in Burkina Faso’s capital late Friday. A cafe was also targeted by gunmen. The French ambassador to Burkina Faso described the incident as a “terrorist attack.”WorldJan 15, 2016
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At least 20 people are reported dead in Burkina Faso’s capitalMilitary personnel are on the ground in Burkina Faso’s capital after an attack on Friday that started at a popular hotel.WorldJan 16, 2016
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6 Quebecers killed in Burkina Faso terror attacksSun, Jan 17: Six Quebecers are confirmed among the victims or Friday`s terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. A family of four from Lac Beauport, as well as two friends, were on a humanitarian trip in the West African country when they were killed by Jihadists in a cafe in the country’s capital. Sarah Volstad reports.Jan 17, 2016
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Five Canadians killed on plane bound for AlgeriaThu, Jul 24: An Algerian flight disappeared from radar over Mali, shortly after taking off from Burkina Faso. There were 116 people on board, including five Canadians. Eric Sorensen reports.Global NationalJul 24, 2014
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Amateur video takes us inside the heart of the Burkina Faso protestsBurkina Faso’s National Assembly was ransacked and set ablaze by protesters on October 30 ahead of a parliamentary vote. State TV also went off air after protesters stormed the building, according to Reuters and local sources. The video shows protesters standing off against police as they try to gain access to the National Assembly early...WorldOct 31, 2014
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Chrystia Freeland expresses condolences to Kirk Woodman familyForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland offered her sympathies to the family of Kirk Woodman, who was found dead after being kidnapped in Burkina Faso.Jan 17, 2019
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Canadian woman, Italian travelling companion released after abduction in Burkina FasoA Canadian woman from Quebec, Edith Blais, and her Italian travelling companion, Luca Tacchetto, who were suspected to have been abducted in Burkina Faso in December 2018 were released this week. Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne confirmed Saturday that Blais would be returning home soon.CanadaMar 14, 2020
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West African countries working together to develop framework to regulate genetically engineered mosquitos: Target MalariaAbdoulaye Diabaté, principal investigator for Target Malaria, says West African countries like Burkina Faso, Mali and Benin are working with the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) to develop a pan-West African framework to regulate gene drive mosquitos.EnvironmentJul 8, 2021
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Can genetically-modified mosquitoes help fight vector-borne diseases like Malaria?This spring, a U.K.-based company released genetically engineered mosquitos in the Florida Keys – part of an experiment that researchers hope could eventually result in a new weapon against diseases like Dengue Fever. Mosquitos have long been associated with the spread of vector-borne diseases, but scientists hope by genetically altering their DNA, they could prevent...ScienceJul 8, 2021
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Ontario resident Tammy Chen identified as one of two Canadians killed in Burkina Faso attackTammy Mackay Chen has been identified as one of two Canadian killed in an attack on an upscale restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso on Sunday.CanadaAug 14, 2017
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Justin Trudeau condemns ‘terrorist attacks’ in Spain and Burkino FasoPrime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the terrorist attacks in Spain and Burkino Faso saying “these cowards will not win.”PoliticsAug 20, 2017
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Family shares images of Canadian woman who lost her life in Burkina Faso attackPictures of Tammy Chen supplied by her family. Chen was one of two Canadians killed in the terror attack in Burkina Faso Sunday.CanadaAug 18, 2017
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Explosions, gunfire exchanged in Burkina Faso capitalGunfire and smoke were reported in Burkina Faso’s capital on Friday, in a neighbourhood that houses embassies and United Nations offices and in another area where the army offices are located.PoliticsMar 2, 2018
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6 Canadians killed in attacks in Burkina FasoSat, Jan 16: A hotel attack in Burkina Faso has killed 23 people – including 6 Canadians – while 126 were rescued. Some American troops serving with French forces were also involved. Four al-Qaida-linked militants, including two, women were killed. Aarti Pole reports.Global NationalJan 16, 2016
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EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Husband of Burkina Faso victim speaks outGlobal’s Raquel Fletcher sits down with Yves Richard, the husband of one of the Quebecers killed in the Burkina Faso terrorist attack, to talk about losing his wife, Maude Carrier, and why he hung up on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.PoliticsJan 22, 2016
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Justin Trudeau offers condolences for Burkina Faso victimsSun, Jan 17: A terrorist attack in the African country of Burkina Faso includes the deaths of six Canadians — all from Quebec. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other political leaders have offered condolences to the families. People in the capital of Burkina Faso are telling their tales of the ordeal that killed at least...Global NationalJan 17, 2016
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Dozens still missing, multiple dead after ambush on workers near Canadian-owned mine in Burkina FasoDozens are still missing and at least 37 people dead after an ambush took place Wednesday on workers near a Canadian-owned mine in Burkina Faso, the worst attack the nation has seen in years.CanadaNov 7, 2019