Est, Burkina Faso · Africa
Diapaga sits on the route: 45 minutes from Namponkoré.
Diapaga is a town located in Est, Burkina Faso. With a population of 15,515, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Diapaga sits in Burkina Faso. It's in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Diapaga to your route.
Diapaga is a city in, and the capital of, Tapoa Province, situated in eastern Burkina Faso. The main ethnic group in the city are the Gourmantché. It is a major centre for health services in the region. The W Park militant group of Burkina Faso are reported to have their headquarters in the town.
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2023, a mass shooting occurred in Diapaga, when coordinated and synchronized attacks that killed at least 15, predominately civilians. The attacks targeted two neighborhoods in Diapaga, inflicting casualties including three Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP, civilian auxiliaries to the army) and twelve civilians.
On March 28, 2025, Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) launched an assault on the Burkinabe army and VDP base in the city, which led to the deaths of over 100 people, including civilians and the commander of the station, Yannick Sawadogo. JNIM claimed the attack was revenge for the Solenzo Massacre, in which over 58 Fulani civilians were massacred by Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland and the Burkina Faso Armed Forces.
Another attack occurred in Diapaga on May 12th, where JNIM proceeded to raid the city, attacking a prison, destroying monuments, and setting fires to businesses. During the prison attack, prisoners were freed, with some being recruited into the ranks of JNIM. On May 21st, a video was taken showing armed militants speaking to residents stating that city was completely under their control. On June 9th, a Burkinabe military convoy entered the city according to a broadcast from Radio Télévision du Burkina, having left from Fada N'gourma two weeks prior.
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Diapaga is located in Est, Burkina Faso, Africa. The coordinates are 12.0729 latitude, 1.7884 longitude.
Diapaga has a population of approximately 15,515 people, making it a town in Burkina Faso.
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