Dozens Perish in Militant Strike on Burkina Faso’s Military, Civilian Forces

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — A devastating militant assault in eastern Burkina Faso resulted in the deaths of numerous soldiers and civilian aides last Friday, according to local and security officials who reported on the incident Sunday. The attack, which occurred in the province of Tapoa, specifically targeted an army detachment from Diapaga, the region’s main … Read more