2020 in Burkina Faso
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Events
January
- 4 January - Toeni bus bombing: A school bus hits an improvised explosive device in Toeni, killing 14 and injuring 9.[1] No group claims responsibility.[2]
- 20 January - Nagraogo massacre: JNIM jihadists kill 36 civilians in Nagraogo and Alamou, burn Nagraogo’s market, and trigger two days of national mourning.[3]
- 21 January - The National Assembly passes a law institutionalizing government support for self-defense groups.[4]
February
- 1 February - An attack in Lamdamol village kills at least 20 civilians, including a nurse.[4]
- 16 February - Pansi church shooting: Gunmen attacked a Protestant church in Yagha Province. 24 are killed, 18 injured, and three taken hostage; both Christians and Muslims are killed.[5][6]
- 29 February - At least 15 people are reportedly killed during a joint security and civil defense operation near Kelbo.[4]
March
- 8 March - Multiple attacks by self-defense groups in Yatenga province kill 43 Peuhl villagers.[4]
April
May
- 30 May - Barsalogho aid convoy attack: Unknown militants ambush an aid convoy near Sanmatenga Province, killing 13, wounding 40, and leaving 6 gendarmes missing; the convoy was returning from Foube and escorted by Burkinabe gendarmes.[7]
July
- 27 July - Sixteen schools in eastern Burkina Faso are burnt down by armed groups, threatening the education of 3,000 children.[8]
October
- 4 October - A night attack on a convoy of 46 people, who were returning to their homes from the town of Pissila, hoping for improved security, leading to the death of 25 people, all men.[9]
November
- 22 November - 2020 Burkinabé general election[10] President Roch Marc Christian Kabore reelected.[11]
December
- 28 December - President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is sworn in for a second term.[11]
