UN rights chief warns Central Sahel is at dangerous tipping point
Volker Turk condemns extrajudicial killings and the suppression of civil society in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso military junta arrests an influential Sunni imam
Security forces in Burkina Faso detain a well known cleric on the eve of the Eid al Adha holiday.
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Burkina Faso increases security after coordinated attacks in Mali
Police and army units deploy to major intersections in Burkina Faso to gather vital intelligence.
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HRW: Over 1,800 civilians killed in Burkina Faso under junta rule
HRW says 1,800+ civilians killed in Burkina Faso since 2022 coup, urges ICC probe
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US citizen jailed for sexually abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
A Maryland man employed at the US Embassy in Burkina Faso received a life sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls in his home.
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US and Burkina Faso join forces to prevent infectious disease spread
The United States and Burkina Faso signed a five-year health agreement to strengthen regional health security and improve disease prevention capabilities in Africa.
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Ghana, Burkina Faso boost security after militant attack
Leaders agree on stronger bilateral framework to prevent terrorism and address organised crime threats.
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Ghana evacuates survivors after traders killed in Burkina Faso
Ghana evacuated injured nationals after seven traders were killed in a terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso army repels militants after deadly weekend raid
A weekend attack by militants on Titao in northern Burkina Faso killed 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, while the army successfully repelled the assault.
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Militants kill at least 10 in Burkina Faso attacks
Coordinated militant attacks on army bases in northern and eastern Burkina Faso killed at least 10 people, underscoring worsening insecurity under military rule.
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