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11 days ago
Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.
People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler ⊖
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Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’
People in Burkina Faso should forget about democracy as it is “not for us”, the mi…
12 days ago
Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW ⊖⊖
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
22 days ago
‘Sahel is no longer fooled’ Niger civil society leader ⊖
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Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
26 days ago
Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell ⊖⊖
Nigeria had largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso and Niger
Jihadist violence rose sharply in Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Co…
43 days ago
West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying ⊖
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How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
71 days ago
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them ⊕
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The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
74 days ago
Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next? ○
It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
3 months ago
Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta ⊖⊖
The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.
Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso ⊕
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Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.