Despite being a majority-Muslim country, Burkina Faso is a declared secular state under its Transitional Charter. Its interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has ruled out Sharia law, and “has sharply escalated his confrontation with influential Muslim scholars,” declaring that “radical Islam” has no place in his country. The country ranks 16th on the Open Doors […]
Burkina Faso: Muslims murder at least 12 people in jihad raid on village, loot and burn shops
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “Suspected jihadists attack village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12,” Africa News, March 17, 2026 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Suspected jihadists […]
Burkina Faso: Muslims murder at least 20 people in jihad raid, including Ghanaian tomato traders
The BBC says the attackers were jihadis from the al-Qaeda group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), and that the jihadis murdered at least 20 people. What offense had the Ghanaian tomato traders committed? Had they “stolen land,” or trod down the sacred soil of the Kingdom of the Two Holy Places? Had they insulted […]
Burkina Faso: Christians change Christmas Eve midnight mass to afternoon due to advancing jihad
Of course, assembling earlier does not guarantee the safety of Burkina Faso Christians in the face of the jihadi barbarians who murder them because they are Christians. According to International Christian Concern: The state of the nation continues to deteriorate with the rising violence, displacing millions and forcing church leaders to flee. Believers who remain […]
Burkina Faso: Jihadis murder several dozen soldiers, set fire to shops and homes
And here yet again, the military of the country seems powerless to stop the jihadis. “Suspected Jihadist Attack Kills ‘Several Dozen’ Soldiers in Burkina,” Defense Post, March 30, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): “Several dozen” soldiers and civilian auxiliaries have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso, local and […]
Burkina Faso: Death toll in jihad massacre at market in Christian area now includes over 200 civilians
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) An update on this story. “200+ killed in Burkina Faso attacks,” Open Doors, November 1, 2024: At least 200 civilians have been killed in […]
Burkina Faso: Jihadis murder at least 150 people in jihad raid, kill the wounded in hospital the next day
What would move people to commit acts of such savage cruelty? Could it possibly be a divine command to strike terror in those who believe differently? “Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” […]
Burkina Faso: Islamic jihadis murdered over 600 civilians within hours
Once again we see an African government either unable or unwilling, or both, to stand up to a jihad force that appears to be superior to the national military. “Jihadists from Al-Qaeda-linked terror group kill 600 civilians within hours in Burkina Faso, reveals French security assessment,” OpIndia, October 5, 2024: Terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda affiliate […]
Burkina Faso: Muslims enter church during prayers, murder 26 Christians
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “Burkina Faso: 26 civilians killed in terrorist attack in Kounla,” translated from “Burkina Faso : 26 civils tués dans une attaque terroriste à Kounla,” […]
Burkina Faso: Muslims murder over 100 Christians in the last three months
The jihadis “captured 26 Christians in Sanaba, western Burkina Faso and took them to a church where they murdered them by cutting their throats.” “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks…” (Qur’an 47:4) “Burkina Faso: 100 Christians Killed In Three Months,” by Amy Balog, Aid to the Church In Need, August 30, 2024: Islamist extremists […]