Events in the year 2019 in Burkina Faso. Incumbents President: Roch Marc Christian Kaboré Prime Minister: Paul Kaba Thieba (from 2016 until January 19) Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré (since January 24) Events January 10 – In a jihadist attack on the village of Gasseliki, 12 civilians are killed. January 27 – At least 10 people are killed in the Soum province after nearly a dozen gunmen opened fire on civilians at a market. Deaths References 2010s in Burkina Faso Years of the 21st century in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Burkina Faso