Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians in ‘massacre’
At least 130 civilians were killed by Burkina Faso government forces and…
Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully…
Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot
Burkina Faso's military government has said it foiled a "major plot" to…
Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs – WHO
Eight countries - six of them in Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya and…
The region with more ‘terror deaths’ than rest of world combined
The Sahel region of Africa is the "epicentre of global terrorism" and…
Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting…
Three military-run states leave West African bloc – what will change?
Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc…
Gun-wearing leader sparks attention at Ghana inauguration
Burkina Faso's military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore attracted attention when he attended…
West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states
Leaders of the West African regional grouping, Ecowas, have approved the withdrawal…
‘I thought I would die’ – freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
A man from Ghana has told the BBC how he was seized…
