Burkina Faso detains French nationals in ‘spy’ claim
Burkina Faso arrests French citizens accused of spying, strains relations with former colonial power.
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Burkina officials accuse militants of civilian ‘massacres’
Since 2015, Burkina has grappled with escalating jihadist violence linked to groups associated with the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda
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Burkina Faso, Niger leave G5 Sahel counterterrorism alliance
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso and Niger leaves the G5 Sahel weakened and raises questions about the future of the counterterrorism alliance.
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Burkina Faso: Militant attack kills at least 40 civilians
Militants have killed at least 40 civilians in an attack on a town in Burkina Faso.
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Sahel coup leaders forge alliance, seek legitimacy
Three West African nations led by military juntas have formed a new alliance, with some analysts suggesting it is an attempt to legitimize their rule.
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Niger’s coup general Abdourahamane Tiani visits Mali, Burkina Faso
The purpose of Abdourahamane Tiani’s trip is to strengthen ties between the three countries and to discuss cooperation in the fight against insurgency in the Sahel region.
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100 believed killed in Zaongo massacre, says EU
The European Union has called for an investigation into the reported killing of around 100 people in Burkina Faso earlier this week
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Burkina’s Traore says elections not a ‘priority’
At the age of 34, Traore became the world’s youngest leader upon his inauguration as interim president.
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Four officers detained following unsuccessful coup attempt in B. Faso
The four individuals are under suspicion of being involved in a “conspiracy against state security”
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