West African nation
Togo vote could see Gnassingbes extend decades-long rule
The West African nation of Togo is voting Saturday in a presidential election that is likely to see the incumbent re-elected for a fourth term despite years of calls by the opposition for new leadership.
4 years ago
Gunmen kill 24 in attack near church in Burkina Faso
Gunmen killed 24 men, including a church pastor, and kidnapped three others on Sunday in Burkina Faso, an official said. It was the latest attack against a religious leader in the increasingly unstable West African nation.
4 years ago
35 civilians, 80 jihadists killed in attack in Burkina Faso
Jihadists attacked a town in northern Burkina Faso and killed 35 civilians, most of them women, and ensuing clashes with security forces left 80 jihadists dead, the West African nation's president announced late Tuesday.
4 years ago