Burkina Faso

Russia to open embassy in Burkina Faso

Russia to open embassy in Burkina Faso

The Russian embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou will start its work on December 28, a Russian diplomat working in Ivory Coast said. "Russian Ambassador to Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso Alexey Saltykov …

Turkish national killed in Burkina Faso attack

Turkish national killed in Burkina Faso attack

A Turkish national was among those killed in the attack in Burkina Faso by suspected jihadists, Turkey's foreign ministry said. It said another Turk was wounded in Sunday's raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, …

Burkina Faso interested in energy cooperation with Azerbaijan

Burkina Faso interested in energy cooperation with Azerbaijan

Burkina Faso is interested in development of mutual relations with Azerbaijan, in particular, in energy sphere, the President of Burkina Faso’s parliament Salifou Diallo said at the meeting with Azerbaijani delegation, led …

126 hostages released in capital city of Burkina Faso

126 hostages released in capital city of Burkina Faso

The terrorist takeover of the Splendid Hotel in the capital of Burkina Faso is over, with 126 hostages freed, Internal Affairs Minister Simon Compaore said. According to the agency, 33 people were injured. Three jihadists were ...

Islamist gunmen attack hotel in capital city of Burkina Faso

Islamist gunmen attack hotel in capital city of Burkina Faso

Explosions were heard coming from the Splendid Hotel in the Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, the AFP agency reports. "The explosions took place in the hotel, which is used by UN staff. In addition, the hotel is very …