Manni is the capital of the Manni Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso.

Geography

Location and environment

Manni is located 35km north of Bogandé, the provincial capital, and 30km south of Taparko.

It is on the edge of a tributary of the Faga River, on which the Manni embankment dam was built.

Demography

History

Between October 6 and 8 2024, JNIM militants attacked the town and massacred at least 150 civilians and burned down much of the town. The initial attacks occurred after the terrorists cut off mobile networks, where they then proceeded to attack the main market of the town. The following day, they returned to the town to attack the hospital. On the final day, the terrorists returned to massacre all the men they could find.

Economy

Economic and commercial center of the department, the village benefits from its central location for trade between the north and the south of the province of Gnagna.

Transports

The village is crossed by national road 18.

Health and education

Manni hosts a medical center and a health and social promotion center (CSPS).

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