October 22
Burkina Faso: WFP Delivers Life-Saving Aid to One Million People in Burkina Faso
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response in Burkina Faso, according to a report released on Tuesday. Read more »
October 09
Africa: Trailblazing Women Win Top UNHCR Award for Life-Changing Work
Five trailblazing women - a nun, an activist, a social entrepreneur, a volunteer aid worker, and an advocate for ending statelessness - have been named the winners of this year's… Read more »
August 30
Burkina Faso: Terror Attacks in Burkina Faso, Mass Graves in Libya
A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians… Read more »
August 27
Burkina Faso: Guterres Strongly Condemns Burkina Faso Terror Attack - Hundreds Killed and Injured
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of around 200 people in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho at the weekend, which left a further 140… Read more »
August 16
Burkina Faso: UN Airlifts a 'Lifeline' for Burkina Faso's Communities in Need
The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N'gourma's dusty airstrip is a game changer for the hungry communities in eastern Burkina Faso. Read more »
July 23
Burkina Faso: Attacks On Civilians in Burkina Faso Force Thousands Into Neighbouring Niger
Renewed attacks on civilians in eastern Burkina Faso by non-State armed groups have forced thousands to flee to neighbouring Niger in search of safety, amid a deepening emergency,… Read more »
April 26
Burkina Faso: UN Rights Office Deeply Alarmed At Reported Killing of 220 Villagers
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday raised alarm over the situation in northern Burkina Faso where several hundred civilians, including children, were reportedly killed… Read more »
March 21
Burkina Faso: Armed Groups Continue Terror Campaign Across Burkina Faso
Large parts of Burkina Faso are being terrorized by armed groups and the rampant insecurity is "beyond alarming", said the UN human rights chief on Thursday following a brief visit… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Burkina Faso: UN Rights Office Calls for Probe Into Latest Deadly Attack On Civilians
Authorities in Burkina Faso must conduct a full and independent investigation into the recent killing of scores of civilians in a village near the border with Mali, the UN human… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Humanitarians Launch U.S.$877 Million Plan for Burkina Faso
A staggering 4.7 million people in Burkina Faso, a fifth of the population, will need humanitarian assistance this year, the UN and partners said on Tuesday, announcing a $877… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Burkina Faso: UN Calls for Immediate Release of 50 Abducted Women and Girls
Some 50 women and girls in Burkina Faso who were abducted last week while looking for food must be released immediately, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Read more »
January 07, 2023
Burkina Faso: Investigation Into 28 Killed in Burkina Faso Must Be Transparent - UN Rights Chief
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on the transitional authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure that their investigation into the killing of at… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Authorities Has No Authority to Expel Official - UN Chief
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed his confidence in Barbara Manzi, the most senior UN official in Burkina Faso, who was ordered to leave the country… Read more »
