Burkina Faso Attack
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At least 132 civilians killed in attack in Burkina Faso, officials sayPresident Roch Marc Christian Kabore called the attack "barbaric."WorldJun 5, 2021
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14 civilians dead after bus hits explosive device in Burkina FasoAt least 14 civilians, mostly students, died Saturday after their bus hit an explosive device in northwestern Burkina Faso on the way back from a school break, according to a local official.WorldJan 4, 2020
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Canadian company suspends operations at Burkina Faso mine after 37 killed in attackWednesday's attack happened in eastern Burkina Faso, about 25 miles (40 kilometres) from the Boungou mine, which is owned Canada's Semafo company.WorldNov 7, 2019
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37 dead in attack on mining employees in Burkina Faso: reportsGlobal Affairs Canada says there have been no reports of any Canadian citizens being among the victims.WorldNov 6, 2019
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‘Terrorist attack’ on French embassy in Burkina Faso: ambassadorGunmen attacked the army's headquarters in the capital of Burkina Faso in West Africa on Friday as well as the downtown area and France's embassy, and the French ambassador said an explosion in the city was a terrorist attack.WorldMar 2, 2018
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Canadian woman killed in Burkina Faso terror attack remembered for big heart and sense of adventure"Very few people in their lifetime go out of their comfort zone to take action and change lives the way my sister has," says Tammy Chen's younger sister, Tiffany.WorldAug 18, 2017
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Justin Trudeau condemns ‘heinous’ Burkina Faso attack that killed 2 CanadiansSunday's attack at a popular restaurant in Ouagadougou killed 18 people.WorldAug 15, 2017
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Burkino Faso terrorist attack leaves 17 deadSuspected jihadists launched an assault on a restaurant in the capital city Ouagadougou late Sunday.WorldAug 13, 2017
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Funerals held for six Quebecers killed in Burkina Faso attacksFuneral services are being held today for the six Quebecers killed in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso last month.CanadaFeb 6, 2016
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