The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (September 21) approved a $300 million loan agreement for Burkina Faso to combat poverty and bolster the economy.

IMF approves $300 million loan for war-torn Burkina Faso

Unknown assailants have killed as many as 44 people in two attacks in the West African country of Burkina Faso. The incident transpired overnight on Thursday and the villages of Kourakou and Tondobi in the Sahel region, near the Niger border were targetted.

Burkina Faso: At least 44 killed in 'terrorist' attacks on two villages

Burkina Faso expelled UN coordinator Barbara Manzi on Friday without giving a reason, following reports citing unnamed Burkinian diplomatic sources that she interfered in the "political affairs of Burkina Faso''.

Burkina Faso expels top UN official without specifying any reason

At least 35 civilians were killed, and 37 others hurt after an IED struck a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's northern region, where jihadi forces are said to have stronger presence, AFP reported quoting officials.

35 civilians killed, 37 injured in IED blast in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, four security sources, and a West African diplomat said on Monday. Earlier, heavy gunfire around his residence.

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore detained by mutinying soldiers