Burkina Faso defends ECOWAS exit
Since Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced they would quit ECOWAS, the move has prompted various reactions.
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Mali, South Africa reach Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals
Mali beat Burkina Faso 2-1, South Africa eliminate Morocco 2-0
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AU expresses deep regret over three countries exiting West African bloc
African Union Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat calls for dialogue
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Nigeria criticizes Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali’s ECOWAS exit
Tensions rise as Nigeria expresses dismay over the withdrawal of three military-led nations from ECOWAS.
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ECOWAS prepares for talks amid Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit
Three vital ECOWAS members leave the group; bloc committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
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Three Sahel nations withdraw from ECOWAS regional bloc
Complaining of bloc’s alleged subservience to foreign powers, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger call it quits
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Burkina Faso bolsters firepower with Chinese-made weapons
West Africa security: Burkina Faso bolsters military with Chinese firepower, including WMA301s and CS/SM1 mortars.
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Deadly militant attacks rock Burkina Faso, killing dozens
The military government is struggling to contain the violence, which has been linked to groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and Daesh.
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Russia opens embassy in Burkina Faso, expands Africa outreach
With a new embassy in Ouagadougou, Russia deepens its ties with Burkina Faso, offering security assistance and potentially seeking economic concessions.
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France denies extradition of former Burkina president’s brother
Compaoré, sibling to Blaise who held the presidency from 1987 to 2014, faces accusations of involvement in the killing of a journalist in 1998
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