Tag: Namentenga province

Burkina Faso: Militant attack on military base in Dargo kills 50 troops

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A deadly assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso, has left around 50 soldiers dead. Local sources told the Associated Press that about 100 militants stormed the base on Monday, killing troops before looting and setting it Read More …

Burkina Faso: At least eight dead, including six civilians, in two separate attacks

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At least two Burkinabe soldiers and six civilians were killed Saturday in two separate attacks in northern and eastern Burkina Faso, AFP learned Monday from security and local sources. The first attack took place near Bouroum, in the northern province Read More …