Burkina troops retake hotel after Islamist attack kills dozens from at least 18 countries
Until Friday`s attacks the landlocked nation, an ally of Western governments against jihadist groups in the arid reaches of the southern Sahara, had largely been spared the kinds of attacks that have plagued its neighbours.
Jan 16, 2016, 19:16 PM IST
Burkina Faso troops retake hotel from Islamists: Security minister
Security forces ended a siege by al Qaeda fighters at a hotel in Burkina Faso`s capital on Saturday, killing three Islamist gunmen and freeing 126 hostages.
Jan 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Burkina Faso terror attack: In Pics
Attackers struck an upscale hotel popular with Westerners in Burkina Faso's capital late Friday, fueling the recent political turmoil in the West African country.
Jan 16, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Burkina Faso attack: At least 20 dead in ongoing hotel siege, 63 hostages evacuated
Burkina Faso troops supported by French special forces were battling al Qaeda linked gunmen in the early hours of Saturday in a Ouagadougou hotel where at least 20 people have been killed.
Jan 16, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Burkina Faso hotel siege over: What we know so far
At least 20 people died and others were taken hostage when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in the capital city of Burkina Faso on Friday.
Jan 16, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Airtel sells Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone operations to Orange
The completion of these transactions remains subject to approval by the competent authorities. Lazard and Société Générale were advisors to Orange for this transaction.
Jan 13, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Former PM Kabore elected president of Burkina Faso
Roch Marc Christian Kabore has won Burkina Faso`s presidential election, official results showed, after a year of turmoil that saw the west African country`s former leader deposed and the military
Dec 01, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
UN welcomes women`s turnout in Burkina Faso vote
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the strong turnout of women at polls in Burkina Faso and appealed for calm as the west African country awaits results.
Dec 01, 2015, 01:18 AM IST
Burkina Faso votes for new president after year of upheaval
Voters in Burkina Faso began casting ballots Sunday for a new president and parliament, hoping to turn the page on a year of turmoil.
Nov 29, 2015, 15:26 PM IST
After roller-coaster year, Burkina votes for new President
After a rocky year that saw Burkina's people rise up to oust a longtime leader and then repel a military coup, the west African nation on Sunday elects a new president in a vote hailed as a fresh start for the country.
Nov 27, 2015, 11:27 AM IST
Airtel, Eaton Towers conclude tower sale deal in Burkina Faso
Telecom major Bharti Airtel and Eaton Towers Tuesday announced the conclusion of the sale and purchase of the former's tower assets in Burkina Faso.
Oct 27, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
Burkina Faso coup leader hands himself in
General Gilbert Diendere, who had said several times that he was willing to face justice following the September 17 putsch, was being held at the Paspanga police base yesterday near the centre of the capital Ouagadougou.
Oct 02, 2015, 06:08 AM IST
Burkina Faso coup leader hands himself in
General Gilbert Diendere, who had said several times that he was willing to face justice following the September 17 putsch, was being held at the Paspanga police base yesterday near the centre of the capital Ouagadougou.
Oct 02, 2015, 05:22 AM IST
Burkina Faso coup leader asks his troops to lay down arms
Heavy firing erupted Tuesday at the barracks of an elite military unit which staged a short-lived coup in Burkina Faso as their leader asked his troops to lay down their arms to "avoid a bloodbath"
Sep 30, 2015, 01:41 AM IST
Burkina Faso army launches operation near presidential guard camp
Burkina Faso`s army took up positions on Tuesday outside the presidential guard`s camp in the capital Ouagadougou, a day after the military`s chief of staff said the elite unit was refusing to disarm after a short-lived coup.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Burkina Faso freezes assets of failed coup leader
Burkina Faso authorities on Saturday froze the assets of General Gilbert Diendere, the leader of last week`s failed coup in the impoverished west African country.
Sep 27, 2015, 06:49 AM IST
Burkina Faso cabinet dissolves coup guards unit
Burkina Faso`s interim cabinet on Friday dissolved the presidential guards unit which staged last week`s abortive coup, as it held its first meeting following the takeover.
Sep 26, 2015, 02:46 AM IST
Burkina Faso president resumes power after week-long coup
Burkina Faso`s interim President Michel Kafando officially resumed power Wednesday after a week-long coup by renegade troops, whose leader conceded the enterprise had been a "mistake" lacking popular support.
Sep 24, 2015, 02:39 AM IST
Burkina Faso coup leaders reach deal with army to end standoff
Burkina Faso coup leaders and the army signed an agreement late on Tuesday to end a tense standoff sparked by last week`s putsch, representatives of both sides said.
Sep 23, 2015, 05:24 AM IST
Deposed Burkina president to be returned to office Wednesday: Coup leader
Burkina Faso`s interim president Michel Kafando, who was deposed last week during a coup, will be returned to office on Wednesday, putsch leader General Gilbert Diendere told AFP on Tuesday.
Sep 23, 2015, 04:59 AM IST
