Burkina Faso
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Africa
Russian mercenaries offer aid to Burkinabè coup leaders against jihadists
A group of Russian military contractors has written to the coup leaders in Burkina Faso offering to train the West…
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News
Reps condemn resurgence of coups in West Africa
The House of Representatives on Wednesday condemned the resurgence of military coups in the West African subregion, warning that the…
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Africa
Burkina Faso military says it has seized power, closes borders
The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement was made on…
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Africa
Burkina Faso President Kaboré ‘detained’ by military
The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers. Some troops in the West African…
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Africa
Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire
Heavy gunfire has been heard at several barracks in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, and at a nearby air base. The…
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Africa
Burkina Faso arrests 8 soldiers over ‘coup plot’
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the arrest of eight soldiers who are accused of plotting a coup. Among…
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Africa
4 West African countries launch joint anti-terror operation
Over 300 suspects caught, weapons, ammunition seized as part of operation in Sahel region The West African countries of Burkina…
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Africa
The Gravedigger’s Wife: Somali love story wins Africa’s top film prize
A Somali film exploring what people will do for love has won the grand prize at the prestigious Pan-African film…
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Africa
FESPACO 2021: African film lovers converge on Ouagadougou
After an eight-month delay, the biggest festival of African cinema is back. The 27th edition of the Pan-African Film and…
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Africa
Trial over Thomas Sankara’s murder starts in Burkina Faso
The trial has started in Burkina Faso of 14 men accused of killing former President Thomas Sankara 34 years ago.…