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Attack on Mosque in Burkina Faso Kills Dozens, Within Hours of Deadly Church Attack

HeadlineFeb 27, 2024

In Burkina Faso, dozens of people were killed after an attack Sunday on a mosque in Natiaboani, in the east of the country. Armed individuals reportedly entered the mosque and opened fire as people gathered for morning prayer. On the same day, at least 15 people were killed in a separate attack on a Catholic church during Sunday Mass in northern Burkina Faso.

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