Burkina Faso

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Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored? | Humanitarian Crises News
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Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored? | Humanitarian Crises News

African countries have again topped the list of the world’s most ignored crises, with nearly all of the worst-funded humanitarian challenges located in...

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack | Armed Groups News
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Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack | Armed Groups News

Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claims attack on Djibo military outpost, SITE Intelligence Group says. An al-Qaeda affiliate has claimed it killed...

Burkina Faso army, militias killed 130 members of ethnic group, HRW says | News
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Burkina Faso army, militias killed 130 members of ethnic group, HRW says | News

Army aircraft were reportedly hovering above as the killings took place, showing command control of the operation. At least 130 civilians belonging to...

Alliance of Sahel States recalls ambassadors as tension with Algeria rises | News
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Alliance of Sahel States recalls ambassadors as tension with Algeria rises | News

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s relations with Algeria have deteriorated amid a series of coups and strengthened Russian ties. Mali, Burkina Faso and...

The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa | Investigation News
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The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa | Investigation News

Eight pallbearers – some wearing tracksuits emblazoned with the FIFA logo – carried a coffin on their shoulders. Alongside them, referee whistles echoed...

How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years | Drone Strikes News
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How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years | Drone Strikes News

The use of drones by several African countries in their fight against armed groups is causing significant harm to civilians, according to a...

Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions | Agriculture
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Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions | Agriculture

Burkina Faso has started an agricultural development strategy to achieve food sovereignty by 2025. Between climate change, rising prices and security threats, Burkina...

Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc | News
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Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc | News

ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger. The military governments of Niger, Mali and...

Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed | News
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Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed | News

The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’Djamena At least 19 people...