They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence
This is the reality for over 2.5 million displaced people across the West African nation of Burkina Faso, torn apart by years ...
Burkina Faso's Traoré hails at President Mahama's swearing-in event [Video]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's military leader, was greeted warmly as he entered the stage to congratulate President ...
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Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed
Security analysts are divided. Vladimir Antwi-Danso called it unprecedented for a visiting head of state to carry a firearm ...
Beninese army suffers 'hard blow' in border attack
Benin forces have suffered heavy losses in an attack near the border with insurgency-hit Niger and Burkina Faso, authorities ...
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Mahama risked his life to persuade Burkina’s military leader to embrace civilian rule — Analyst
Francis Ahovi, a security analyst and Executive Secretary of Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance ...
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Militants inflict heavy losses on Benin's armed forces in an attack in the north
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin's armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military post in the north of the country, authorities said, raising further ...
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Benin suffers heavy losses in deadly border attack
While the perpetrators remain unidentified, Benin has faced increasing attacks in its northern region, often linked to ...
Five Army Volunteers In Burkina Killed In Attack
Five civilian volunteers with the army in Burkina Faso were killed in an attack this week in the west of the country, security officials said on Saturday.
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Why the global church must support persecuted believers in Africa’s Sahel region
The 2025 Global Persecution Index from International Christian Concern paints a sobering picture of Christian persecution across Africa’s Sahel region. Countries such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, ...
Macron accused of 'contempt' over Africa remarks
In response, Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron comments had revealed his contempt for Africa. "Chad ...
Benin army suffers heavy losses in northern attack
Benin's armed forces have suffered heavy losses in an attack on one of their most well-equipped positions in the north, where troops are trying to curb cross-border assaults by Islamist militants, the ...