Pobe-Mengao Department
Pobe-Mengao is a department or commune of Soum Province in north-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Pobe-Mengao.
History
On 28 October, 2019, Islamists shot 16 civilians dead in Pobe Mengao after they refused to help the gunmen buy weapons. During the incident, the rebels looted shops, stealing several vehicles from store owners. It was part of a broader campaign by Islamist rebels in the country.Towns and villages
- Pobe-Mengao