| 单词 | Burkina Faso |
| 例句 | “You don’t know America. You say Senegal and American people, they say, Where is that? My friend from Burkina Faso, they ask her, your country in Latin America?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The more restrictive interpretation was supported by countries like Burkina Faso, Jordan, Lebanon and Sudan. EU, conservationists face off over trade in live elephants 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Is an opera what Burkina Faso, one of the world’s poorest countries, needs most? In Burkina Faso, Rebuilding With a Local Touch 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Many of Bombino’s friends and colleagues were joining the rebellion, but he made the difficult decision to flee Niger again, this time for Burkina Faso. How Bombino Became the Sultan of Shred 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z April 14: Attorney General William Barr travels to Albania, Paraguay and Burkina Faso as part of his evolving strategy to investigate the investigation of the investigators investigating the investigators of the investigated. Style Invitational Week 1365: Dead Letters, our obit poem contest 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z The National Assembly of Burkina Faso, for which Kéré designed a pyramidal building with exhibition spaces and courtyards, has been stalled because of political uncertainty. Pritzker Prize goes to architect from West Africa 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso was once regarded as a beacon of peaceful coexistence in the region, which some attribute to its rich cultural scene. Africa’s largest film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z In the Mooré language of Burkina Faso, the title translates to “our time,” which, for Coulibaly, has become a culture of fear. Review: A Dance for Our Times Travels to a Dark Place 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Growing up in Burkina Faso, where his parents were farmers, Kéré said the hot classrooms made him want to learn carpentry and be able to one day build better buildings. Pritzker Prize goes to architect from West Africa 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z From Burkina Faso to Rwanda, from South Africa to Zanzibar, cinema will find a way. Cinemas in Africa – from cramped shacks to screenings in the Sahara 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z A wall in the first gallery is dominated by a big photograph of a mud-brick primary school shaded by a cluster of trees in an otherwise barren landscape in Burkina Faso. Architecture Review: Real-Life Design: Erecting Solutions to Social Problems 2010-10-14T22:00:00Z A black woman amid a throng of white men, she is going nowhere until she is sent by the CIA for an undercover assignment to Burkina Faso. Review | Best audiobooks to get you to winter’s end 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z “It showcases African cinema, and holding it will undoubtedly return Burkina Faso’s image of being a good destination for business and investment.” Africa’s largest film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The night's finest moment came when he stopped drumming and stood to sing Sankara, a soulful, spine-tingling praise song to the assassinated president of Burkina Faso. Cheikh L? ? review 2011-01-14T22:46:00Z In his speech on Nov. 28 at the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, Mr. Macron said, “African heritage must be highlighted in Paris, but also in Dakar, in Lagos, in Cotonou.” After a Promise to Return African Artifacts, France Moves Toward a Plan 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Wilkinson’s debut is a moving family story and a first-class thriller set in the context of lethal American meddling in the politics of Burkina Faso. The best audiobooks of 2019 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Which beats keep the Burkina Faso markets bumping all day? A Musical Tour of the World 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z A mourner from Burkina Faso, his human form hidden under a bird mask and a thick, fibrous costume, sat motionless except for the slightest shuffling of his invisible ankles, to which bells had been attached. Taryn Simon’s Varieties of Mourning 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z It follows the difficulties that two men face in migrating from Burkina Faso to Italy — and the compromises they must make once they get there. Movie Listings for April 15-21 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z In 2017, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, gave a groundbreaking speech during a visit to Burkina Faso in which he pledged to make returning unjustly acquired items to African countries “a top priority.” How Germany Changed Its Mind, and Gave the Benin Bronzes Back 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The Girl Generation campaign aims to bring about cultural and behavioral change in 10 African countries, starting with Kenya, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. Africa can end 'child abuse' of FGM by 2035: activists 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z The intention was that two travelling caravans of musicians, moving eastward and westward from Mali, would perform across the Sahel before reuniting for a concert in Oursi, Burkina Faso. Festival in the Desert postponed after security situation in Mali deteriorates 2013-02-01T13:52:24Z Adama, our charming host, was an Afropolitan of the highest order: a Muslim musician with a Viennese wife, studying German at the Goethe Institute, uninterested in living anywhere else apart from Burkina Faso. Taiye Selasi: "I'm Afropolitan dammit!' 2013-03-22T10:54:01Z The book’s 800 illustrations reveal similarities between sinuous walls along Japanese gardens and Libyan medina alleyways, and kindred-spirited caretakers at work on New Mexican pueblos and colorful earthen homes in Burkina Faso. These Books Move Heaven and Earth 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z The couple met in June 2011 while they were both serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Marlow Svatek, Tarek Wiley 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z He even laid plans for an “opera village” in Burkina Faso in Africa. Review: The New Opera 'Metanoia' Goes On, but Without Its Provocateur 2010-10-12T13:30:00Z The “lived reality of women globally” is a nonsensical statement, since the reality of a woman in Belgium is different from the reality of a woman in Burkina Faso or Brazil. Perspective | J.K. Rowling’s Twitter comments about transgender women treat equality like it’s a zero-sum game 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z Bobo is in the south of Upper Volta, the country now known as Burkina Faso. When Burkina Faso Vibrated with a New Culture 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z He also began cutting ties with the French, who had largely continued to exploit Burkina Faso’s resources after decolonization. When Burkina Faso Vibrated with a New Culture 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Kenya and Burkina Faso are active in prosecuting FGM cases, while nearly a sixth of the estimated 125 million women living with FGM are Nigerian. Africa can end 'child abuse' of FGM by 2035: activists 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Souly, who comes from Burkina Faso, did not remain happy-go-lucky for long. REDCAT opens new work festival with a theme of displacement 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z There, in Burkina Faso, I have joined hundreds in an open-air cinema, as bats swooped through moonlight and the bright screen bathed us in homegrown balm. 'I barely breathed': Tilda Swinton, Emma Thompson, Steve McQueen and more on their most memorable moments at the movies 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Festival goers watch an open-air film screening in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso stages Africa's film festival with a conscience 2013-03-01T11:24:52Z Dokter and Misses’ Kassena server is based on mud houses in Burkina Faso that are constructed by men and painted by women. | South Africa’s Creative Uprising 2014-02-28T21:24:33Z At a speech in Burkina Faso, he said, “African heritage can’t just be in European private collections and museums.” U.K. Museum Offers Ethiopia Long-Term Loan of Looted Treasures 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Forty thousand people are packed tightly into a vast stadium, originally built to celebrate the renaming of Upper Volta as Burkina Faso, "the land of upright people". The Burkina Faso film festival fit a president 2011-03-10T22:33:01Z In 2006, after his daughter’s birth, Mr. Seihon left his family in Burkina Faso, seeking work elsewhere in Africa to support them. In ‘Mediterranea,’ Two Migrants Speak for Many 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z Her collection largely focuses on the countries of the Sahel, like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and on countries with Atlantic coastlines, from Morocco to Angola. We Wore What? Centuries of Global Fashion as a System of Power 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z But getting this film — born of unprecedented co-productions with Ghana, Burkina Faso and other African countries — seen by Black audiences in America required its own kind of fearless independence. Haile Gerima Is Having a Hollywood Moment. It’s Left Him Conflicted. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Feeling that a longer stay in Mali would be unsafe, she hired transportation to drive them six hours to the Burkina Faso border, although they were unsure what they might encounter there. Meet Jessica Pociask, your tour guide for crazy destinations 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z FBI agent Marie Mitchell is stationed in Burkina Faso, and when she’s assigned to shadow Thomas Sankara, “Africa’s Che Guevara,” the personal, political and professional collide for her in unforgettable ways. The 10 books to read in February 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z “American Spy” jumps around in time and place, from the early 1960s to the early 1990s; from Queens to Martinique to Burkina Faso. Review | The novel ‘American Spy’ breaks down barriers. It’s also a terrific read. 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Signaling the shift during a visit to Burkina Faso last November, President Macron announced he wanted France to work rapidly toward the temporary or permanent restitution of African heritage to Africa. A New Museum Opens Old Wounds in Germany 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z The main meeting structure in Burkina Faso is the tree. In Burkina Faso, Rebuilding With a Local Touch 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z A 2001 project for the Gando Primary School in Burkina Faso, for example, was a challenge to both “fulfill an essential need and redeem social inequities.” Pritzker Prize awarded to Burkina Faso-German architect 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z In 1984, at the age of thirty-three, he led what he called a “democratic and popular” revolution against Burkina Faso’s old corrupt order. When Burkina Faso Vibrated with a New Culture 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso, however, remains the focus of his socially minded work. Homegrown Hero 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Schlingensief's commitment to developing nations recently took him to Burkina Faso, where he was awarded a concession to build an opera house. Christoph Schlingensief obituary 2010-08-24T17:44:00Z The grant program emphasizes its global reach, so far awarding money to artists in 77 countries, including Burkina Faso, Namibia and Kazakhstan. Jackson Pollock, a Chance Encounter and a Multimillion-Dollar Foundation 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z And Souleymane Badolo explores his Burkina Faso roots and questions of identity in an intimate work for two dancers and a musician that combines traditional African and contemporary dance. Dance Listings for Aug. 19-25 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Performers from Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo and Senegal will appear in this festival, a celebration of the mask, a staple of many West African civic and religious rites. What's on This Week Around the World 1461-08-09T05:00:00Z In marked contrast, the Miss USA-Miss Universe franchise has refused all along to fret about whether its contestants could carry a tune or spell their names or build latrines in Burkina Faso. Miss Universe and the death of the beauty pageant 2010-08-24T13:23:00Z Thursday: "An Uncommon Woman," a feature from Burkina Faso about two men who share a spouse; and "Me Broni Ba," a short documentary about a child's journey from Ghana to the United States. Weekend Preview: Seattle Weavers Guild Sale 2011-10-26T21:12:08Z The first feature film directed and written by Jonas Carpignano, it follows the harrowing odyssey of two close friends from Burkina Faso in West Africa who cross the Mediterranean to settle in Italy. Review: ‘Mediterranea,’ African Migrants’ Perilous Trek to a Hostile Land 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Just down the dirt path is Souleymane Badolo, who explores his Burkina Faso roots and questions of identity in an intimate work for two dancers and a musician that combines traditional African and contemporary dance. Dance Listings for Aug. 26-Sept. 1 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Today, the countries of the Sahel include not just Mali, but also Senegal, Niger, Mauritania and Burkina Faso in its western region, the focus of this exhibition. Review | The Met gives a long-overdue look at an African cultural powerhouse 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z The first character I created was The Mighty Impala, an African chieftan from Burkina Faso hell-bent on protecting and displaying his honor. My life as a fake fake wrestler 2013-03-06T19:22:00Z Gleeful little boys in Burkina Faso leap in exultation as their team scores. Jessica Hilltout Captures Africans? Love of Soccer 2010-07-07T22:10:00Z Drones also fly over its territory from Burkina Faso, where the United States has established a spy-plane base. A thriller writer’s challenge: Make U.S. policy in Africa into a page turner Not long ago, the choreographer and musician Olivier Tarpaga, who teaches at Princeton University, wanted to visit the city of his birth and his father’s grave in the north of Burkina Faso. Review: This Dance About Refugees Has Flow and a Groove 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Kouyaté was born in Bamako, Mali's capital, to Guinean parents, who moved to Burkina Faso soon after his birth. Sotigui Kouyat? obituary 2010-05-02T17:25:00Z Stelbee, a beautiful young woman from Burkina Faso in a matching yellow turban and floor-length gown, sang infectious melodies in a mix of Swahili, French and English. Along the Niger River, the Beat of the Sahel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z She visited “the Diviner,” a man trained by the Dagara people of Ghana and Burkina Faso to channel nature spirits. Do Plants Have Something to Say? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z "Who are we supposed to get support from, Burkina Faso?" Civil war splits Syria's artists 2012-12-12T21:16:05Z Malians began fleeing to Burkina Faso in 2012 after their lives were upended by an Islamic insurgency, where it took a French-led military intervention to regain power in several major towns. Angelina Jolie visits Burkina Faso as U.N. Special Envoy 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Much of the piece deals, indirectly and impressionistically, with the political landscape of post-colonial Africa, particularly Burkina Faso, Kenya and Ivory Coast. Before the World Shut Down, a ‘Rite of Spring’ on a Senegal Beach 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z His ministry was, Mr. Riester said, busy putting Mr. Macron’s speech in Burkina Faso into practice. France Vowed to Return Looted Treasures. But Few Are Heading Back. 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z In “of history,” Souleymane Badolo is expanding on his recent exploration of environmental issues in Burkina Faso, where he was born. Dance Listings for March 28-April 3 2014-03-27T22:26:55Z She has used her status as a successful model to create the Georgie Badiel Foundation, which builds wells in Burkina Faso and Liberia. To Win a Supermodel’s Hand, 4 Goats and a Cola Nut 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z He was also commissioned to build a new home for the National Assembly of Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, after an uprising in 2014 destroyed the former structure. Pritzker Prize awarded to Burkina Faso-German architect 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s Albino Women’s Association shows recordings of Banty’s programs to albino girls every weekend to help them overcome their complexes. Burkina Faso TV star inspiring fellow albinos to excel without fear or shame 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z He was born and raised in Burkina Faso. Dance Review: Souleymane Badolo and Cynthia Oliver at New York Live Arts 2013-04-28T21:01:39Z L’Occitane en Provence, the beauty products company, was recently honored by the United Nations Development Program for its work in Burkina Faso. African Oils, Exotic and in Demand 2014-03-12T23:12:23Z In 2003, she was crowned Miss Burkina Faso, and the next year she was voted Miss Africa. To Win a Supermodel’s Hand, 4 Goats and a Cola Nut 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z A joint Franco-American-African mission prevented Mali’s complete collapse but pushed the militants into areas near the borders of both Burkina Faso and Niger. Pentagon proclaims failure in its war on terror in Africa after 75,000% increase in terror attacks 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The military government of neighbouring Burkina Faso, which also seized power in a coup last year, welcomed the "liberation of Kidal" in a statement and reiterated its support for Mali's junta. Mali's army says it's captured rebel stronghold of Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The jihadi violence in Burkina Faso has led to two coups, with the current junta seizing power in September 2022. Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Local officials insist the problem doesn’t extend beyond the border with Burkina Faso. Groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State take root on the coast of West Africa 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Recent military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - where junta leaders decided to kick out French soldiers and won public praise in the process - are testament to this. Why does France have military bases in Africa? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z In 2020, for example, a top political leader in Burkina Faso admitted that his country’s security forces were carrying out targeted executions. Pentagon proclaims failure in its war on terror in Africa after 75,000% increase in terror attacks 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon are also run by military officers. Gunfire heard in administrative centre of Guinean capital - witnesses 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Last year, an architect from Burkina Faso won the prestigious Pritzker Prize. The world is becoming more African 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z In February, Burkina Faso’s new military government simply expelled French forces and hailed its new “strategic partnership” with Russia. Moscow's man in Africa: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the collapse of the French empire 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z French troops already have been ousted by military governments in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, which are both seeing a surge in attacks. Lawyers call for ousted Niger president’s release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countries globally, with only 21% of people connected to power. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Climate challenges are at the root of vulnerabilities faced by conflict-ridden countries in Africa’s Sahel region, such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger and northern Nigeria, experts say. IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z And it has the highest birthrates — on average seven children per woman in Niger and northern Nigeria, six in Mali and Chad, and five in Sudan and Burkina Faso. The world is becoming more African 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z French troops have already been ousted by military regimes in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, which are seeing a surge in attacks. French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "This solidarity will confront Russian expansion in the region through the coup governments in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso." Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Capt Traore requested President Putin's support in setting up a nuclear power plant in Burkina Faso, which he said would help meet the country's energy demands and those of neighbouring countries. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Nikiema had almost given up his dream of spending a year in France for his mandatory psychiatry specialisation and resolved to doing his internship in a Burkina Faso hospital instead. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger students in French visa limbo as relations sour 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The spate of coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since 2020 was partly driven by frustrations among the military and citizens over insecurity. Niger says 29 soldiers killed in attack, rejects Algerian mediation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z But they regrouped and waged a new campaign that has killed thousands and displaced millions in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, a band of countries on the edge of the Sahara. Mali in meltdown as militants advance and U.N. withdraws 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Mali has since turned to Russia's Wagner mercenary group for military help, and there have been rumours that Niger and Burkina Faso may follow. Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso, Canada, Switzerland and Belgium are all viable alternatives, he said, although switching will likely delay the process. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger students in French visa limbo as relations sour 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, regulatory authorities in Ghana and Burkina Faso approved the vaccine. UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z At least 17 soldiers were killed last month in another attack near the border with Burkina Faso. Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso have each had two coups in the last three years. At least ten Niger soldiers killed in militant attack 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso gets most of its electricity from biofuels like charcoal and wood while oil products account for one-third of the total energy supply, according to the International Energy Agency. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z But there are fears that Niger will join Burkina Faso and Mali in offering relatively free rein for terrorist groups. ‘Almost insurmountable’ task: Africa emerges as unstable hot spot for terror, coups 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Covering approximately 100 km each day, Barry pedalled through Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, and Niger before stalling in N'Djamena, the Chadian capital, shaken from his planned route by an ongoing conflict in Sudan. Guinean student cycles across Africa for place at top Islamic university 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Niger agreed with neighbours Burkina Faso and Mali to establish a defence pact to support each other against any armed rebellion or external aggression. Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday, according to the country's military government. Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z According to the US development agency USAid, Burkina Faso also has one of the highest electricity costs in Africa. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, for example, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso signed a security pact promising to aid the others in the event of an internal rebellion or outside attack. ‘Almost insurmountable’ task: Africa emerges as unstable hot spot for terror, coups 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Curtains, sleeping with teachers: 2024 Republican debate takes strange turns 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Partial US government shutdown just four days away as congressional standoff continues 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. New Mexico conquistador statue reinstallation stopped after protests 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Evergrande shares halted as concerns mount about developer's prospect 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z At a conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, many years ago, he was showing off a computer program he’d created for visualizing astronomical data when Tully approached him. Ho’oleilana, a Billion-Light-Year-Wide Bubble of Galaxies, Astounds Astronomers 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger are now all run by army officers following a spate of coups over the past three years, and anti-French rhetoric has been a recurring feature of their public pronouncements. French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z France has already had to withdraw troops from neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, where they now no longer have ambassadors. No sign of departing French envoy after Macron announces Niger retreat 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Following a threat by the regional block Ecowas that it would invade Niger if deposed President Mohamed Bazoum wasn't restituted, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger set up an alliance on 16 September. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Relations between Burkina Faso and its former coloniser France have soured since frustrations over worsening insecurity linked to a jihadist insurgency spurred two military takeovers last year. Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z France's forces have already been kicked out of neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso following coups in those countries, weakening its influence in its former colonies amid a wave of anti-French sentiment. Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have already kicked out French forces deployed to help fight a decade-long Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions across the Sahel region. French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The announcement is a significant, if predicted, blow to France’s policy in Africa, after French troops pulled out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there. President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The Islamist insurgents operate across many areas of West Africa, from the Sahara Desert further south to the Sahel, especially in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The attack took place near the border with Burkina Faso, where Islamist militants are waging an insurgency. Nine killed in ambush in northern Ghana, local official says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Russia has also courted leaders in Burkina Faso. Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z He said that he was arrested and detained three times for no good reason - twice in Burkina Faso and once in Togo. Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z A new vaccine against malaria has shown strong results in early tests in the African nation of Burkina Faso. 2021 Year in Review: Good News 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z Many people in Burkina Faso support the coup. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z A military group has taken control of Burkina Faso’s government in a coup, replacing the leader of a coup that took place in January. Struggles for Leadership Around the World 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to Niger's aid if it is attacked. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign Sahel security pact 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z In Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, attacks by Islamist militants on civilians are frequent and recent coups have led to political instability. Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's self-appointed transition government has already ordered the departure of France's ambassador and that of senior United Nations official Barbara Manzi. Burkina Faso junta orders French embassy's defence attache to leave 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is a poor country that is surrounded by five other countries. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z A military group has taken control of Burkina Faso’s government in a coup, replacing the leader of a coup that took place in January. Struggles for Leadership Around the World 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Niger's government was overthrown in a military coup in July, while Burkina Faso has been overrun by hardline militants for years. France won't cut cultural ties with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, minister says 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The Islamists later regrouped and have spread from northern Mali to neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger. Commercial flights halted to Mali's Timbuktu amid Islamist blockade 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z It said the defence section of the Burkina Faso embassy in Paris had been closed with immediate effect. Burkina Faso junta orders French embassy's defence attache to leave 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z These groups have often crossed into Burkina Faso from nearby Mali or Niger. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The team was also scheduled to play a friendly match in France against Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Soccer star Achraf Hakimi urges Moroccans to ‘help each other’ after earthquake 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Frustrations about growing insecurity have spurred military coups in the three worst-hit countries - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - since 2020, worrying global powers with strategic interests in the region. Militants kill more than 60 in Mali on boat and at army camp 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z South Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso had moved into this group, highlighting Moscow’s rising influence in Africa. India’s rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The prolonged insecurity led to political instability and spurred two military coups in Mali, two in Burkina Faso and one in Niger since 2020. Burkina Faso junta orders French embassy's defence attache to leave 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Coups are not that unusual in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “This violence, coupled with the geographic spread of extremist activities effectively surrounding Ouagadougou, puts Burkina Faso more than ever at the brink of collapse,” the report said. More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Afghanistan and Yemen top the list of recipients, with each getting $20 million, followed by Burkina Faso and Myanmar at $9 million each and Mali, Haiti and Venezuela at $8 million each. UN releases $125 million for 14 underfunded humanitarian crises around the world 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Attacks have worsened this year, making Burkina Faso the epicentre of violence in the Sahel region. Burkina Faso says 53 soldiers, volunteers killed in clashes with militants 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Macron last year withdrew French troops from Mali following tensions with the ruling junta after a 2020 coup, and more recently from Burkina Faso, for similar reasons. France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Above, the cover of a Burkina Faso newspaper with an article about Colonel Damiba. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z In an investigation earlier this year, The Associated Press determined that Burkina Faso’s security forces killed children in a military base outside the town of Ouahigouya. More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Its forces have been kicked out of neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso since coups in those countries, reducing its role in a region-wide fight against deadly Islamist insurgencies. Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z New military leaders in Burkina Faso and Mali have shunned old alliances with former colonial power France, which had coincided with spikes in violence in both countries. Russian plane arrives in Central African Republic after Burkina Faso visit 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z It did not say if Russian military trainers would be sent to Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso says leader discussed possible military cooperation with Russian delegation 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Coups are not that unusual in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z It redefined its strategy after thousands withdrew from neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso following the coups there. Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z “It’s clear that things haven’t gone well given the proliferation of military coups and the presence of Wagner gangs in the Central African Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Unlike Niger and neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, which have each had two coups apiece since 2020 and are being overrun by extremist violence, Gabon was seen as relatively stable. Ousting of Gabon’s unpopular leader was a ‘smokescreen’ for soldiers to seize power, analysts say 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Its forces have been kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso after coups there in the last two years. Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z In November, he was put in charge of one of three military areas in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso’s Military Takes Over, Removes President 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The coup's leaders are following the strategy of juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso in distancing themselves from the region's former colonial power amid a wave of anti-French sentiment. Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z French forces were kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso after coups there, amid a wave of anti-French sentiment, and Niger's coup leaders have also revoked military agreements with France. Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z French forces were kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso after coups in those countries, amid a wave of anti-French sentiment, and the coup leaders in Niger have also ordered them to leave. Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Niger has authorised Mali and Burkina Faso's armed forces to intervene on its territory in case of an attack. Recent coups in West and Central Africa 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso, which are also both under military rule, would also have suffered the same fate without France, Mr Macron said. Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of six African countries to receive free grain from Moscow. Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z They had just returned from Africa where Wagner mercenaries are active in now military-ruled Mali and Burkina Faso, which face escalating terrorist threats. US warns military takeovers in Africa’s Sahel hamper fight against terrorism in the volatile region 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Like recent coups in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, the military takeover in Niger came amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment, with some locals accusing the European country of interfering in their affairs. Niger junta expels French ambassador 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The UN has warned that the threat from jihadist groups has increased across Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso in the past year. Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z France later expanded its operation to countries in the wider Sahel region - including Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger. Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z But for those military governments in the region, in Mali, Burkina Faso and now Niger, the Russian operatives may be an attractive alternative. Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Voronkov said the Daesh affiliate in the Sahel “is becoming increasingly autonomous and increasing attacks” in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, where the presidential guard took the elected president and his family hostage in July. US warns military takeovers in Africa’s Sahel hamper fight against terrorism in the volatile region 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Still, the uncertainty created risks in Africa, said Burkina Faso political analyst Ousmane Pare. What happens to the Wagner Group after Yevgeny Prigozhin plane crash? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z All three countries have had military coups, with civilian governments pushed out of power in Burkina Faso in 2022 and in Niger in July this year. Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z “We are not going to engage in long, drawn-out haggling with these military officers. … We went down that route in Mali, in Burkina Faso and elsewhere, and we are getting nowhere,” Musah said. Niger junta’s 3-year transition plan is a ‘provocation,’ says West African regional bloc 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “We are not going to engage in long, drawn out haggling with these military officers … We went down that route in Mali, in Burkina Faso and elsewhere, and we are getting nowhere,” Musah said. Niger junta’s 3-year transition plan is a ‘provocation,’ says West African regional bloc 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Its forces have been kicked out of Mali and Burkina Faso and anti-French sentiment has grown on the streets of Niger's capital Niamey since the July 26 coup. Algeria refuses French overflight for Niger military operation - state radio 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The only open route by road is through neighboring Burkina Faso, which is dangerous because it’s riddled with militant groups. Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The coup mirrors similar recent takeovers in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali. Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z On Friday, Niger’s state television said that Mali and Burkina Faso had dispatched warplanes in a show of solidarity. A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger’s deepening crisis 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z On Friday, Niger’s state television said that Mali and Burkina Faso had dispatched warplanes in a show of solidarity to the country. A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger’s deepening crisis 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z When mutinous soldiers seized power in the West African nation of Burkina Faso early last year, the president of neighboring Niger struck a dismissive note. Niger’s Ousted President: Celebrated Abroad, Criticized at Home 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z On Sunday, approximately 300 trucks with food and other essential supplies crossed into Niger from Burkina Faso. Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Routes through countries that have ignored the sanctions, such as Burkina Faso, are dangerous because they’re infiltrated with extremists. Niger’s neighbors running out of options as defense chiefs meet to discuss potential military force 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Volunteer fighters in Burkina Faso, recruited to help the army battle its jihadi insurgency, have been accused by rights groups and locals of committing atrocities against civilians. Nigeriens prepare for war against regional countries threatening to invade, 3 weeks into the coup 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Military leaders in Mali and Burkina Faso have kicked out troops from former colonial power France and strengthened ties with Moscow. Putin talks to Mali's leader about Niger coup, stresses peace 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z How cynical was it, Mr. Bazoum remarked, that the soldiers responsible for securing Burkina Faso had overthrown the government in the name of restoring security. Niger’s Ousted President: Celebrated Abroad, Criticized at Home 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Drivers who transported the goods say they were stuck for two months in Burkina Faso unable to cross into Niger because of the insecurity. Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The department said this year that human traffickers “exploit Ivoirian boys and boys from West African countries, especially Burkina Faso, in forced labor in agriculture, especially cocoa production.” Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Coups are rampant in the region, and neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali have each had two apiece since 2020, but they didn’t incur the same international condemnation and pressure as with Niger. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The coup in Niger mirrored similar takeovers in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, amid an Islamist insurgency and a growing Russian influence in the wider Sahel region through its mercenary group Wagner. Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The Islamist insurgency has since spread into neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger, killing thousands of people and displacing millions in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. UN peacekeepers speed up northern Mali withdrawal as separatists accuse army of attack 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Western powers fear Russia's clout could increase if the junta in Niger follows neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, which ejected the troops of former colonial power France after coups in those countries. West Africa bloc seeks ways to engage with Niger junta 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z If fighting does ensue, the most battle-experienced and best-equipped militaries in West Africa, either belong to Niger or are sympathetic to it, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. An activist tied to Niger’s junta says its leaders won’t hold talks until the region recognizes them 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z It mirrored similar military takeovers in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, amid an Islamist insurgency and a growing Russian influence in the wider Sahel region through its mercenary group Wagner. Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Amid the rhythmic clatter of traditional wooden looms, artisans at a workshop in rural Burkina Faso spin indigo-dyed cotton into sprawling lengths of cloth, destined for modern suits designed by the nation's foremost couturier. Sarajevo Film Festival opens with tribute to music and movies in times of war 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Still, if fighting does ensue the most battle-experienced and best-equipped militaries in West Africa, either belong to Niger, or are sympathetic to it, such as Mali and Burkina Faso. Activist in Niger with ties to junta tells the AP region needs to ‘accept new regime’ or risk war 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Moscow has built close ties with neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso - two other former French colonies which have seen recent military takeovers. Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Military juntas have come to power through coups in Mali and Burkina Faso - both neighbors of Niger - in recent years. US military mission in Niger in focus after coup 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, also ruled by military juntas, asked the U.N. Time running short for diplomacy as post-coup Niger talks stall 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso also sent representatives to Niamey this week to discuss military options. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z However, Mali and Burkina Faso - Ecowas members led by military leaders - said they would side with the junta in the event of any outside intervention. Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z It relied on Niger after it withdrew its counter insurgency troops from neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Factbox: What sanctions have been imposed on Niger since coup? 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z A couple hundred French soldiers had been conducting joint operations with the Nigerien military in the tri-border area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, and provided air support to Niger forces. Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso had previously vowed to come to Niger's defence if the regional bloc intervened, saying they would consider that a declaration of war against them. Time running short for diplomacy as post-coup Niger talks stall 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The military juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to the defence of Niger's coup leaders if Ecowas does use force, raising the prospect of a major regional conflict. Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Two of Niger's neighbours - Burkina Faso and Mali - earlier warned they would treat any outside military intervention in Niger as "a declaration of war" against them. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Support for Niger’s coup leaders from fellow juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso could undermine the regional response. Calm pervades Niger's capital as deadline to reverse coup expires 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z That’s in contrast to surging attacks in Mali, which has kicked out French forces and partnered with Wagner, and Burkina Faso, which has gotten rid of French forces as well. A deadline has arrived for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Residents brace for what’s next 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Anti-French vitriol has also flourished in Burkina Faso, where the military government ended a long-standing accord that allowed French troops to operate in the country in February, giving France one month to remove its forces. Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa? 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z They may also face resistance: Niger's neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso, where military juntas have also seized power in recent years, said they would support Niger in the event of military intervention. As deadline looms, France backs West Africa's bid to undo Niger coup 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso and Mali are both Ecowas members but have been suspended from the bloc since being ruled by military juntas. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z On the other is Russia and its private military contractor, Wagner, which have been hailed as allies by the military regimes of Mali and Burkina Faso. Niger’s junta isn’t backing down, and a regional force prepares to intervene. Here’s what to expect 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z “France did not see this coup coming, so they have not learned from Mali or Burkina Faso,” said Mujtaba Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group, a consultancy. A Shrinking Footprint in Africa for France, the Former Colonizer That Stayed 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z At the recent Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, leaders from Burkina Faso and Mali declared their support for President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine. Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa? 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The West African bloc has already approved democratic transitions in Niger's neighbours in the Sahel region, Mali and Burkina Faso, which were both taken over by the military in recent years. Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Central and Northern Mali are now overrun by militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State, whose decade-old insurgency has spread to neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger. Factbox: Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Tiani has the support of fellow juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso and also of Russia's private mercenary Wagner group, which has fighters in Mali and Central African Republic. Kremlin: interference in Niger by non-regional actors like U.S. is unlikely to help 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z “The military junta in Niger is seen as unreliable to put confidence in, because of the quick moves to get cozy with Mali’s and Burkina Faso’s leaders,” said Aneliese Bernard, a former U.S. A Shrinking Footprint in Africa for France, the Former Colonizer That Stayed 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have said such an intervention would be a declaration of war against them. Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever French military ties while ‘hostage’ president pleads for U.S. help 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Thirdly, both Mali and Burkina Faso have said that military intervention in Niger would be seen as a "declaration of war" and they would go to defend their fellow coup leaders. Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The move echoes similar moves by juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso in the wake of their coups and could drastically reshape a joint fight against an Islamist insurgency. West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z More trials are now taking place at a contained field research facility called MosquitoSphere in Burkina Faso to assess how effective and safe it would be to use harmane at scale in the real world. Chance discovery helps fight against malaria 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso — which are seen as aligned with Russia — have vowed to defend Niger’s coup makers. A Shrinking Footprint in Africa for France, the Former Colonizer That Stayed 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Military spokespeople in Mali and Burkina Faso did not respond to requests for comment. Exclusive: Niger coup leaders blamed insecurity; conflict data paints a different picture 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso — both ruled by juntas — have turned toward Moscow. Hundreds rally in Niger, denouncing France, as the country’s new junta seeks to justify its coup 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z A day later, the neighboring countries of Mali and Burkina Faso leaped to the junta’s defense. ‘Not Another Coup as Usual’: What to Know About Niger’s Crisis 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z There are concerns Niger's new leadership could now move away from its Western allies and closer to Russia, like Burkina Faso and Mali, which have both pivoted towards Moscow since their own military coups. Niger: Getting UK nationals out of the country is priority, minister says 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z In January, Burkina Faso terminated its military agreement with France, which soon pulled out its 400 troops, including 200 special forces. A Shrinking Footprint in Africa for France, the Former Colonizer That Stayed 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Bazoum also shied away from outsourcing the fight against Islamists to local militias, which security experts say has contributed to the bloodshed in Burkina Faso and Mali. Exclusive: Niger coup leaders blamed insecurity; conflict data paints a different picture 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The military government has now announced the re-opening of Niger's borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali and Chad. Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Since the coups in Mali and Burkina Faso, militants’ attacks on civilians in those countries have soared. ‘Not Another Coup as Usual’: What to Know About Niger’s Crisis 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso’s leaders said military intervention in Niger “would be tantamount to a declaration of war” against them. Foreign nationals evacuate Niger as regional tensions rise 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso’s leaders said a military intervention in Niger “would be tantamount to a declaration of war” against them. Foreign nationals evacuate Niger, as regional tensions rise 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Military leaders in Mali and Burkina Faso kicked out French forces after their coups. Exclusive: Niger coup leaders blamed insecurity; conflict data paints a different picture 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z In the “family photo” for last week’s Russia-Africa Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin stood next to Ibrahim Traore, the young military officer who seized power in Burkina Faso in September. Some of Niger’s neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It’s a warning for Africa 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z After their coups, Mali and Burkina Faso pivoted towards Russia, with the junta in Niger giving the impression that it could move in the same direction. Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But military junta governments in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso have already come out in support of the coup leaders in Niger and warned outside powers of trying to intervene. Pentagon suspends operations with Niger’s military after coup 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Niger’s coup leaders who ousted the country’s president last week have joined counterparts in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in arguing that a military government can better secure the country from violence by Islamic militants. The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But the junta leaders have found powerful support in their fellow military leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The French embassy was attacked in Niger shortly after the coup, and the one in Burkina Faso was attacked last year. Some of Niger’s neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It’s a warning for Africa 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have warned Ecowas against military intervention in Niger, saying it would be a "declaration of war" and they would go to defend their fellow coup leaders. Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In a joint statement, the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso said that “any military intervention against Niger will be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali.” Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In a joint statement, Burkina Faso and Mali vowed to defend Niger and said any intervention would be like a declaration of war with “disastrous consequences.” The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso has moved closer to Russia in recent months. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Moscow also has emphasized its role as the top arms supplier to Africa, which Burkina Faso’s military leader embraced during the Russia-Africa Summit. Some of Niger’s neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It’s a warning for Africa 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The military juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali have said any forcible attempt to restore President Mohamed Bazoum in neighbouring Niger will be seen as a declaration of war on them. Niger coup: Burkina Faso and Mali juntas issue war warning 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Niger could be following in the same footsteps as Mali and Burkina Faso, both of which saw protesters waving Russian flags after their respective coups, analysts say. Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have each undergone two coups since 2020. The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In recent years, France has been forced to withdraw its troops from Mali and from Burkina Faso, where they had been helping to fight a surge in Islamist militancy. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have each undergone two coups since 2020, as soldiers overthrew governments claiming they could do a better job fighting increasing jihadi violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Both Burkina Faso and Mali have severed ties with the West, in particular with former colonial power France, and embraced new alliances with Russia. Niger coup: Burkina Faso and Mali juntas issue war warning 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z After the second coup in Burkina Faso in September, protesters also attacked the French Embassy in the capital, Ouagadougou, and damaged and ransacked the Institut Francais, France’s international cultural promotion organization. Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z That’s what happened in Burkina Faso after its second coup in September, and “I assume Niger will now see a similar scenario,” Laessing said. The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The tumult echoed earlier attacks on the French Embassy in Burkina Faso in September after the latest coup in that country. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Niger could be following in the same footsteps as Mali and Burkina Faso, say analysts, both of which saw protestors waving Russian flags after their respective coups. As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z In their joint statement, Burkina Faso and Mali threatened that if Ecowas intervened militarily, they would withdraw from the bloc and go to the defence of their eastern neighbour. Niger coup: Burkina Faso and Mali juntas issue war warning 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Although Islamist attacks have continued in Mali, Burkina Faso's junta has also grown close to Russia and expelled hundreds of French forces. Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’ 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z And military regimes in Burkina Faso and Niger have yet to show where their allegiance may lie. Low-wattage Africa summit shows the limits of Putin’s appeal 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The joint statement late Monday by the two states, Mali and Burkina Faso, was a stinging rebuke to the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z After neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso ousted the French military and began working with Wagner mercenaries, U.S. As regional bloc threatens intervention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali moved closer to Russia after staging their own coups in recent years. Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Several African leaders in town for the summit, including Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup last year, also attended the parade. Russia Says 2 Drones Hit Buildings in Moscow in Latest Wave of Attacks 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z While Niger’s security situation is dire, it’s not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali, which have also been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. The French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through the capital 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso, themselves ruled by military governments that took power in coups, said that any move against Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their own countries. Niger Coup Is Backed by 2 Neighbors, Raising Risk of Wider Conflict 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali both moved closer to Russia since their own coups. Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z While Niger’s security situation is dire, it’s not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali where all three countries have been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. As regional and global powers decry Niger’s coup, the country’s future remains uncertain 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Politically, it had been seen as an example of relative democratic stability, while its neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso had already succumbed to military coups. Niger military coup: What you need to know 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Those numbers have increased over the past two years following coups in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, which soured relations between the countries and their Western partners. Factbox: Which Western countries have foreign forces in Niger? 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Russia could provide Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Central African Republic and Eritrea with 25-50,000 tonnes of free grain each in the next three to four months, he said. Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z He also criticized the non-cooperation with military governments in Burkina Faso and Mali in the fight against insurgencies in the region. Niger coup general Tiani appears on TV as transitional council president 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso have both ousted the French military, which previously provided aid in their fight against jihadists. No clarity about who’s in charge in Niger, 2 days after mutinous soldiers ousted the president 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Violent Islamist groups have gained ground by controlling territory and conducting attacks in the tri-border region between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Niger military coup: What you need to know 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z It had counter-insurgency troops in West Africa for a decade but turned to Niger to base the bulk of its forces following coups in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Factbox: Which Western countries have foreign forces in Niger? 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z "We will be ready to provide Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Central African Republic and Eritrea with 25-50,000 tonnes of free grain each in the next three to four months," Putin said. Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Niger and its neighbors Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Chad are all struggling to repel Islamist insurgents. Explainer: What is at stake for the United States in Niger? 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Mali has contracted Wagner, and it’s believed the mercenaries will soon be in Burkina Faso. No clarity about who’s in charge in Niger, 2 days after mutinous soldiers ousted the president 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The mutinous soldiers in Niger have cited this worsening security situation as a reason for their uprising, although Niger was handling the insurgencies far better than Mali and Burkina Faso before their own coups. Niger military coup: What you need to know 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z France says the role of its troops is solely to support Niger's army when local forces identify operations in the border regions connecting Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Factbox: Which Western countries have foreign forces in Niger? 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z In a third, Burkina Faso, Russia and the Wagner mercenaries are trying to expand their foothold. Putin’s promise of free grain reflects Moscow’s priorities in Africa. 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Echoing similar incidents in Mali and Burkina Faso in the past, a member of the mutineers accused France of landing a military aircraft in the country on Thursday morning despite an airspace closure imposed overnight. Condemning 'power grab', France calls for restoration of Niger leader 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z If it does, it would follow the path of two of its neighbours - Burkina Faso and Mali - which have both pivoted towards Moscow since recent military coups of their own. Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z If it does, it would follow in the footsteps of Burkina Faso and Mali, which have both pivoted towards Moscow since their own military coups. Niger military coup: What you need to know 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Niger became a democratic outlier in West Africa's Sahel region following military takeovers in neighbouring Mali, Burkina Faso and Chad since 2020. Explainer: How the military coup in Niger threatens stability in West Africa 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z "Africa needs these vital products today," he said, "especially the Sahel countries like Burkina Faso that are facing security and humanitarian threats." Zimbabwean president says country has food but grateful for Putin grain offer 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z In recent months France has been forced to redefine the country's strategy to fight Islamist militants in the Sahel after thousands of troops completed a withdrawal from Mali and Burkina Faso. Condemning 'power grab', France calls for restoration of Niger leader 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Now a critical question is whether Niger will pivot and engage Wagner as a counterterrorism partner like its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, which have kicked out French forces. How the attempted coup in Niger could expand the reach of extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Two neighbouring countries, Mali and Burkina Faso, have experienced coups triggered by jihadist uprisings in recent years. Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Their role is solely to support Niger's army when local forces identify operations in the border regions connecting Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Explainer: How the military coup in Niger threatens stability in West Africa 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z As Mali and Burkina Faso turned to Russia’s Wagner private military company for help to fight the militants, Mr. Bazoum stuck with France and the United States. Detained Yet Defiant, Niger’s Ousted President Vows to Save Democracy 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Wagner is believed to be making inroads in Burkina Faso as well. Mutinous soldiers say they’ve taken Niger; the government says a coup won’t be tolerated 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Frustrations over state failures to prevent violent attacks on towns and villages partly spurred two coups in Mali and two in Burkina Faso since 2020. Niger president makes defiant vow to save democracy after coup 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have had four coups since 2020, and both are being overrun by extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s president 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Adama Bagayoko, the air force deputy chief of staff, who allegedly advocated for Wagner mercenaries to work in neighboring Burkina Faso. Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Uganda also has been one of the largest buyers of weapons from Russia, Africa’s top arms supplier, along with Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia, Angola and Burkina Faso. Russia wants allies, so it is hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner are key questions 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Russia’s only claim to relevance is its nuclear arsenal; as a saying goes, it is “Burkina Faso with nukes.” How to break a country | Nicholas D. Kristof 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Niger's role had become increasingly important for Western powers helping fight the jihadists since relations with Burkina Faso and Mali's military governments soured, prompting foreign troop withdrawals. Niger president makes defiant vow to save democracy after coup 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Egypt is in Group A and is expected to be pushed by Burkina Faso for the qualifying place there. Africa’s World Cup qualifying draw launches new format and at least 9 teams towards 2026 event 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z More than 2 million have fled their homes in Burkina Faso alone, where frustrations over growing insecurity spurred two military takeovers last year. U.N. denounces reported expulsions from Ghana of Burkina asylum seekers 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z It seeks $794 million to respond adequately to needs in the five Sahel region countries of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger from July to December. UN's WFP calls for funds to ease hunger crisis in West, Central Africa 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Violent attacks have persisted and spread into neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, killing thousands and creating one of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises. Explainer: Why Mali is kicking out U.N. peacekeepers 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Relations between Burkina Faso and its former coloniser France have soured since frustrations over worsening insecurity spurred two military takeovers last year. Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over insurgency report 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z A similar pull-out followed in neighbouring Burkina Faso at the start of this year - steps prompted in part by military coups and the presence of Wagner mercenaries in the region. France targets Russian and Wagner disinformation in Africa 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z "The repatriation of Fulbes from Burkina Faso is continuing today in several northern Ghana communities," he wrote, describing it as a "military-led exercise" and a "dangerous development." U.N. denounces reported expulsions from Ghana of Burkina asylum seekers 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Several areas of the continent, from Burkina Faso and the Sahel and more broadly to Chad and Sudan, still face the consequences of the flow of weapons and foreign fighters from Libya, Khiari said. Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot with half of 2022’s victims 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Violence has spread into neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger, creating one of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises. Analysis: Mali faces spectre of anarchy after demanding UN's departure 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The media regulator said the report overplayed the scale of the insurgency and "seditiously" exposed "unverified" failures in Burkina Faso's military response to the crisis. Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over insurgency report 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z This year it has removed such networks in Burkina Faso and Togo. France targets Russian and Wagner disinformation in Africa 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z But in many smaller countries, all or nearly all the land would become nearly unlivable by traditional measures: Burkina Faso, Mali, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Niger. Climate crisis is on track to push one-third of humanity out of its most livable environment 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Transitional authorities in Burkina Faso and Mali have also grown increasingly hostile towards critics who have highlighted their failures to protect citizens from jihadist insurgents - a factor that helped spur the military takeovers. Guinea's suppression of protests stokes anger as junta loses shine 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z In addition to Mali, Turkey has sold drones to Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger - the four Sahelian nations are desperate to combat the rise of Islamist militants in the region. Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries grappling with an insurgency by groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State that took root in Mali in 2012. Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over insurgency report 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Armed conflicts in countries like Liberia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Somalia have also led to many human rights violations. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z However, we now know that the disease’s spread affected much of Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and possibly some regions of sub-Saharan Africa in what are now Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Elliott and his wife were kidnapped in Burkina Faso, where they had run a medical clinic for four decades. 88-year-old Australian doctor freed 7 years after kidnapping by Islamic extremists in West Africa 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The group, which has its roots in Algeria's bitter civil war in the 1990s, operates across the Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert and within Mali and Burkina Faso. Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The counterterrorism force, now comprised of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania and Niger, lost Mali a year ago when its ruling junta decided to pull out. UN: Africa’s Sahel desperately needs help to fight violent extremism and stop its spread 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Similar frustrations contributed to two military takeovers in neighbouring Burkina Faso last year. Mali sets date for delayed vote, saying it's true to its word on democracy 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's interim President Ibrahim Traore on Thursday said Russia had become a key strategic ally but denied that Russian mercenaries were supporting Burkinabe forces in their fight against Islamist armed groups. UK PM Sunak says not seen report into BBC Chairman Sharp breaching rules 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z On the day the Australian couple were kidnapped - Jan. 15, 2016 - 30 people were killed in an extremist attack in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou. 88-year-old Australian doctor freed 7 years after kidnapping by Islamic extremists in West Africa 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z He and his wife were seized in 2016 near the border between Burkina Faso and Mali, where they operated a clinic for over 40 years. Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z She said Burkina Faso and Niger have recently strengthened military cooperation with Mali to counter an upsurge in extremist attacks, but “despite these efforts, insecurity in the tri-border area continues to grow.” UN: Africa’s Sahel desperately needs help to fight violent extremism and stop its spread 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's interim President Ibrahim Traore on Thursday said Russia had become a key strategic ally but denied that Russian mercenaries were supporting Burkinabe forces in their fight against Islamist armed groups. Indonesia held multiple engagements on Myanmar, urges end to violence - minister 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's interim President Ibrahim Traore on Thursday said Russia had become a key strategic ally but denied that Russian mercenaries were supporting Burkinabe forces in their fight against Islamist armed groups. Factbox: Old disputes overshadow visit by Japan's Kishida to S.Korea 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Traore was asked to comment on reports Wagner forces are also on the ground in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso interim leader hails Russia as a strategic ally 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African nations struggling with a violent Islamist insurgency that has spread from neighbouring Mali over the past decade, killing thousands and displacing over two million. Residents and survivors say 136 killed in Burkina Faso massacre, blaming army 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s prosecutor said it had already opened an investigation into the killings, but put the death toll at 60, less than half the number estimated by the U.N. and local residents. Mass killing of civilians by security forces in Burkina Faso 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z During a coup in Burkina Faso in September, supporters raised Russian flags as they cheered the ouster of a president deemed incapable of quelling an uprising by rebels linked to Islamic militants. Russia's notorious private army tries to retool its image. Welcome to the Wagner-verse 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Men wearing uniforms of the national military killed at least 60 people in Burkina Faso last week, authorities said. Your Tuesday Briefing: China Walks Back Ambassador’s Comments 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The instability in Burkina Faso triggered two coups last year by the military, which has vowed to retake control of the country but has so far failed to stop attacks. Burkina Faso interim leader hails Russia as a strategic ally 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Neither Burkina Faso's army nor the government responded to a Reuters request for comment on Saturday. Residents and survivors say 136 killed in Burkina Faso massacre, blaming army 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z The abuses will create a backlash against Burkina Faso’s junta and drive people into the hands of the jihadis, say conflict analysts. Mass killing of civilians by security forces in Burkina Faso 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z At least 60 people were killed in northern Burkina Faso last week by men wearing the uniforms of the national military, according to the authorities. Men in Military Uniforms Killed at Least 60 People, Burkina Faso Says 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Unidentified assailants killed 40 people and wounded 33 others in an attack on the army and volunteer forces in the same region of northern Burkina Faso near Ouahigouya on April 15, according to the government. Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack, prosecutor says 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The violence has since spread into Burkina Faso and Niger and threatens to destabilise coastal countries further afield. Burkina Faso interim leader hails Russia as a strategic ally 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z “There will be no impunity for the proven perpetrators of human rights violations in Burkina Faso.” Burkina Faso investigates alleged abuses by security forces 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Attacks have spilled into neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso, where extremists are exploiting people’s grievances against the state to recruit fighters and control land. Cattle raiding by jihadis soars in Mali, fuels conflict 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z While the country’s prosecutor stopped short of directly accusing the armed forces of Burkina Faso, he said he had opened an investigation, the latest into whether they had committed human rights abuses. Men in Military Uniforms Killed at Least 60 People, Burkina Faso Says 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The violence has since spread into Burkina Faso and Niger, killing thousands and displacing over 2.5 million people. Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack, prosecutor says 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The vast majority facing catastrophic levels of hunger, 42,000, are in Burkina Faso, the officials reported. Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, says UN 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Jihadi fighters linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have waged a violent insurgency in Burkina Faso for seven years. Burkina Faso investigates alleged abuses by security forces 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The unrest in Burkina Faso triggered two coups last year by the military, which has vowed to retake control of the country but has failed to stop attacks. Forty dead in attack on army and volunteers in north Burkina Faso 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z In February, Burkina Faso’s Parliament passed a bill strengthening the role of provost marshals, who are responsible for discipline in the military and the upholding of detainees’ rights. Men in Military Uniforms Killed at Least 60 People, Burkina Faso Says 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Bournemouth suffered an agonising late defeat at Arsenal last month, but Burkina Faso forward Ouattara fired home his first Premier League goal to ensure it was a triumphant return to north London. Bournemouth stun Spurs with last-gasp winner 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group has ravaged both Burkina Faso and Mali for years. Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, says UN 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z At the time of the AP investigation’s publication, authorities said Burkina Faso’s security forces were not involved and that jihadis often disguise themselves as military personnel and film killings in order to blame the government. Burkina Faso investigates alleged abuses by security forces 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Late-stage testing of the vaccine still is underway in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali and Tanzania, with results expected later this year. Promising new malaria vaccine for kids approved in Ghana 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The numerous allegations of abuses against civilians come as Burkina Faso’s military-led government has fallen out with the country’s traditional partners like France, which withdrew hundreds of troops earlier this year. Men in Military Uniforms Killed at Least 60 People, Burkina Faso Says 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Trial data from preliminary studies in Burkina Faso showed the R21 vaccine was up to 80% effective when given as three initial doses, and a booster a year later. Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z People living in besieged towns in Burkina Faso say they’re struggling to survive. Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, says UN 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Some 44 people have been killed after two deadly attacks in northern Burkina Faso on Thursday, officials have said. Dozens killed in 'barbaric' Burkina Faso attacks 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Results from an earlier trial released last year showed that in children vaccinated in Burkina Faso, the vaccine was up to 80% effective depending how much of an immune-boosting ingredient was included in the shots. Promising new malaria vaccine for kids approved in Ghana 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Western and West African governments have repeatedly warned against the destabilizing effect that Wagner could have in Burkina Faso, but its presence there has yet to be confirmed. Men in Military Uniforms Killed at Least 60 People, Burkina Faso Says 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z More than 2 million people are displaced and thousands have been killed by the violence in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. Forty-four dead in two attacks in Burkina Faso 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z As civilians flee attacks and militants expand their reach in Burkina Faso, hunger also is spreading across the border to neighboring Togo and Benin. Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, says UN 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso and its neighbours have faced protracted jihadist insurgencies since 2013. Dozens killed in 'barbaric' Burkina Faso attacks 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z One signal was Burkina Faso authorities requested in February, nearly $30 million in gold from its mines to be handed over for “public necessity.” After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s military has denied responsibility for the killings, which is a potential war crime under international law. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The violence has since spread into neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger and threatens to destabilise coastal countries further afield. Forty-four dead in two attacks in Burkina Faso 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z “These two expulsions mark another major setback for the freedom to inform about the situation in Burkina Faso,” he said. Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists, no reason given 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Yet little has changed, with Burkina Faso overtaking Afghanistan as the nation with the most deaths globally from extremist violence, according to a recent report by the Global Terrorism Index. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s junta says it has nothing against France but wants to diversify its military partners in its fight against the extremists and, notably, has turned to Russia. After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z For seven years, Burkina Faso has been wracked by violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso has expelled journalists from two leading French newspapers, in the latest move against France by Burkina Faso's military junta. Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Jihadi fighters linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have been waging a violent insurgency in Burkina Faso for seven years, that’s killed thousands and displaced nearly 2 million people. Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists, no reason given 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z A former French colony that won its independence in 1960, Burkina Faso is a majority Muslim country that was initially spared jihadi violence that began in neighboring Mali 10 years ago. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z If Wagner mercenaries arrive in Burkina Faso the risk increases of human rights atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, she said. After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Yet little has changed, with Burkina Faso overtaking Afghanistan as the nation with the most deaths globally from extremist violence, according to a report by the Global Terrorism Index. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso was once a staunch ally of France, but the military regime has been turning its back on the former colonial power. Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z A seasoned journalist previously covering foreign affairs in Africa, Faivre had been in Burkina Faso since 2021 reporting on the humanitarian crisis and the growing security threat. Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists, no reason given 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The center concurred that the visual evidence shows the video was filmed at the military base outside Ouahigouya and that the uniforms and trucks are consistent with those used by government troops in Burkina Faso. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s government said it has no plans to contract Wagner. After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z A former French colony, Burkina Faso is a majority Muslim country that was initially spared jihadi violence that began in neighboring Mali 10 years ago. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z "These two expulsions mark a new major setback in the freedom to inform on the situation in Burkina Faso," Le Monde Director Jérôme Fenoglio said in a statement. Burkina Faso expels two French journalists 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z The expulsion of the two journalists from Burkina Faso illustrates the junta’s desire to control the activities of independent media and promote media in favor of the pro-junta narrative, say rights groups. Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists, no reason given 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have repeatedly raised the importance of protecting and respecting human rights with Burkina Faso’s leaders, he said. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z But for much of Burkina Faso’s population, this provides little comfort. After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Despite the jihadi violence, some civilians say they are more afraid of Burkina Faso’s security forces, who they accuse of extrajudicial killings and the disappearance of untold numbers of others accused of supporting the militants. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries and former French colonies battling violent Islamist groups that took root in neighbouring Mali and have spread across the region over the past decade. Burkina Faso expels two French journalists 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries battling an Islamist insurgency that took root in neighbouring Mali and has spread across the region in the past decade. Burkina Faso Muslims and Christians back unity amid insurgency 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z EU support for Burkina Faso’s security and defense sector has specifically focused on human rights and international humanitarian law and no lethal weapons have been delivered or financed, said Nabila Massrali, an EU spokesperson. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z An investigation by The Associated Press into a video circulating on social media, determined that Burkina Faso’s security forces killed children in a military base in the country’s north. After Burkina Faso ousts French, Russia’s Wagner may arrive 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Analysis of the soldiers’ uniforms and their vehicles were consistent with those used by Burkina Faso’s ground forces. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Frustrations over authorities' failure to restore security has spurred anti-French sentiment and helped bring about two military takeovers in Burkina Faso and two in Mali since 2020. Burkina Faso expels two French journalists 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Jihadi insurgencies plague Somalia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso which had two coups last year, and Mali whose leader seized power in a 2020 coup. Climate, coups risk African goal of silencing guns by 2030 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The EU is also investing in Burkina Faso’s military justice system and the military police to fight impunity, she said. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z In 2018, Burkina Faso followed suit, its foreign ministry citing socioeconomic challenges. Who still recognizes Taiwan? What to know about Honduras’s shift to Beijing. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z To aid the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, the U.S. and EU provided Burkina Faso with tens of millions of dollars in military training and equipment. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The two are "journalists of perfect integrity, who worked in Burkina Faso legally, with valid visas and accreditations ... We strongly protest against these absolutely unjustified expulsions," Liberation said in an editorial statement on its website. Burkina Faso expels two French journalists 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Democratic setbacks have also occurred in West Africa, where there have been coups in Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years. Biden’s Defense of Global Democracies Is Tested by Political Turmoil 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z As security deteriorates in Burkina Faso, children are bearing the brunt from all sides, rights groups say. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Wagner, which has also sent troops to fight against Ukraine, has begun operating in Mali, and African leaders worry it will soon send personnel to Burkina Faso, which borders Ghana. Harris, in Ghana, promises support for Africa but faces skepticism 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Two camouflaged pickup trucks shown in the video were Toyota Land Cruiser Series 70s — the same model provided to Burkina Faso by the U.S. and EU. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z There was no statement from the authorities in Burkina Faso and it was not immediately possible to reach them for comment. Burkina Faso expels two French journalists 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z For instance, Burkina Faso had its first modern dengue outbreak in 2016, and the disease has returned every year since. Slave trade records help reveal when first yellow fever mosquitoes bit humans 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s military has denied responsibility for the killings, which are a potential war crime under international law. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Several countries across West Africa and the Sahel region have been struggling to quell Islamist insurgencies that have caused humanitarian disasters and fuelled discontent -- contributing factors to military coups in Mali and Burkina Faso. Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Four security force members wore shirts with the Burkina Faso flag on the left arm. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Relations between Paris and Ouagadougou have deteriorated sharply since Burkina Faso's military seized power in a coup last October. Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Wagner began operating in Mali, which ousted French troops based there, and there are concerns that it will also deploy to Burkina Faso, where France also ended its military presence. Harris to meet Ghana’s president as she begins Africa trip 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z From their uniforms and vehicles, AP also determined troops in the video were members of Burkina Faso’s security forces, which until recently received military training and hardware from the United States and European Union. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso and Mali have each endured two coups in recent years, and local offshoots of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group operate in the area known as the Sahel, which is north of Ghana. In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’ 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Nabila Massrali, an EU spokeswoman, said EU support for Burkina Faso’s security and defense sector has focused on human rights and international humanitarian law and no lethal weapons have been delivered or financed. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z In January, Burkina Faso gave France one month to withdraw its troops as it ended a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents, including on its territory. Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Ghana recently accused Burkina Faso’s leaders, which took power in a coup last year, of already turning to Wagner for help, something Akufo-Addo said would be “unsettling.” Harris to meet Ghana’s president as she begins Africa trip 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Analysis of the soldiers’ uniforms and their vehicles show they are consistent with those used by Burkina Faso’s armed forces. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Mali welcomed Wagner after it pushed out French troops that were based there, and there are fears that Burkina Faso will do the same. In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’ 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z In Burkina Faso, which borders Ghana to the north, the military seized power from the democratically elected president in January 2022 and the leader of that coup was deposed by other military factions in October. Along the Volta, African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The prime ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso said last month they would examine the idea of creating a federation. Activists walk from Bamako to Ouagadougou to promote states' federation 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited Niger, which borders Mali and Burkina Faso, to announce more assistance for the region. Harris to meet Ghana’s president as she begins Africa trip 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z They are the same model supplied to Burkina Faso by the U.S. and EU. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Though Woodke was taken in Niger, officials believe he has also been moved over the years into Mali and Burkina Faso. U.S. aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after 6 years 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z “From a country standpoint, we see the terrorist activity in Burkina Faso — which is sitting on top of us — as very significant,” said Col. Along the Volta, African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z In January, the last French troops left Burkina Faso, under orders from Captain Traoré, prompting speculation that they would be replaced by Russians. A ‘New Cold War’ Looms in Africa as U.S. Pushes Against Russian Gains 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Ghana has asserted that Burkina Faso has also hired Wagner mercenaries. Blinken brings U.S. aid to Sahel for fight against Islamist insurgencies 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Defense Department delivered 10 trucks of that model and color to Burkina Faso in 2014. ‘We’ll kill you’: Troops film boys’ killings in Burkina Faso 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z A U.S. official credited the government of Niger for helping facilitate Woodke’s release, and said that Woodke was freed outside of Niger and in the area of Mali and Burkina Faso. U.S. aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after 6 years 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z In January, the government of Burkina Faso asked French troops there to leave as relations between the countries deteriorated. Along the Volta, African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Making the announcement during a visit to Niger, Blinken said the aid would address needs in Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Mauritania. Blinken announces $150 mln in new aid for Sahel 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's junta has neither confirmed nor denied that. Blinken brings U.S. aid to Sahel for fight against Islamist insurgencies 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Security experts say it could get worse after thousands of French troops were forced out of Mali and Burkina Faso by military juntas this year. As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa's fight against Islamists 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z What began as a Mali-based insurgency in 2012 has since ballooned into a regional network of competing Islamist groups that operate across large areas of landlocked Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond. Blinken to travel to Ethiopia, Niger next week 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Mali and Burkina Faso have ended their military cooperation with France, complaining that the French military presence over several years has done little to stem the growth of Jihadi violence. US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Ghana borders Burkina Faso, where Islamist insurgent groups have been attacking a range of civilian and military targets, causing deaths and displacements and worsening a food insecurity crisis. Ghana's loan programme request to go to IMF executive board by end March - president 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The rights chief highlighted Russia’s war in Ukraine, the continued fighting in Syria and instability in Mali and Burkina Faso. UN rights chief cites ‘communication’ about issues in China 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The rights chief highlighted Russia’s one-year war in Ukraine, the continued fighting in Syria, and instability in Mali and Burkina Faso. U.N. rights chief cites ‘communication’ about issues in China 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso has been under junta control for just over a year and the Fespaco film festival happens only once every two years. Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The military juntas ruling Mali and Burkina Faso are now getting military support from Russia, and Mali is also working with the private mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group. US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Since then they have spread across West Africa's Sahel, killing thousands and displacing more than 2 million people in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Two International Red Cross workers kidnapped in Mali - ICRC 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Mr Macron first launched this approach in a high-profile Africa speech back in November 2017, in front of an audience of students in a lecture theatre at Ouagadougou University in Burkina Faso. Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Countries including Mali, the Central African Republic and most recently Burkina Faso have turned against the French presence, and France withdrew its troops from all three countries over the past year. Facing a Backlash in Africa, France Promises ‘Modesty and Listening’ 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z It is not known if this was an act of conscientious objection to Burkina Faso's current political situation. Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Ghana is also part of the Accra Initiative, a military platform involving Burkina Faso and nearby coastal countries to battle the further spread of extremism in the Sahel. US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Despite costly international efforts to contain it, the insurgency has spread to neighbouring countries such as Burkina Faso and Niger, killing thousands of people and driving over 2 million from their homes. Burkina's film festival in full swing despite fighting on its doorstep 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Spiralling insecurity there has spurred military takeovers in Mali and Burkina Faso, two hotbeds of jihadist activity, whose ruling juntas have butted heads with France as well as with other regional and Western allies. French President Macron begins Africa tour in Gabon 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Frictions with juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso led France to withdraw thousands of troops from those countries over the past year, in what some analysts said could be a boost to Islamist groups. U.S. Special Forces launch counter-terrorism drills with African armies 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z "I am deeply sad and at the same time grateful my actions in terms of promoting African cinema are recognised in Burkina Faso," said Ms Bouchoucha. Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z In less than a year, French troops had to withdraw from Mali, which turned instead to Russian military contractors, and most recently from Burkina Faso, which also appears to increasingly look towards Moscow. France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z At least 70 soldiers were killed in two attacks earlier this month in Burkina Faso’s Sahel region. Africa’s largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Macron announced the withdrawal of French troops from Mali a year ago after its junta began working with Russian mercenaries, while Burkina Faso last month ended a military deal with France. French President Macron begins Africa tour in Gabon 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso's most famous revolutionary Thomas Sankara has been reburied in the capital by the military junta - despite his widow and children boycotting the funeral. Thomas Sankara's widow boycotts reburial of African revolutionary 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z They were all laid to rest again on Thursday in coffins draped in Burkina Faso's red and green flag, and topped with red roses. Burkina Faso buries exhumed remains of murdered ex-leader Sankara 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z All the coffins were draped in Burkina Faso flags with a photo beside them. Iconic West African leader Sankara reburied in Burkina Faso 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z “The world has painted Burkina Faso as a red country. It’s dangerous to come to my country, as they say,” she told The Associated Press. Africa’s largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The departure of French special forces is a result of deteriorating relations between France and Burkina Faso's junta, which has vowed to restore security but said it wished to do so alone. At least 19 soldiers killed in north Burkina Faso attack on Monday, security sources say 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Sankara was Burkina Faso's president when he was shot dead, along with 12 others, by a hit squad. Thomas Sankara's widow boycotts reburial of African revolutionary 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The security crisis has spurred coups in Burkina Faso and neighbouring Mali, where military juntas have vowed to curb the violence and look beyond their traditional Western and regional allies for support. France eyes Ivory Coast after Burkina Faso boots out French troops 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z A Burkina Faso military tribunal sentenced him to life imprisonment. Iconic West African leader Sankara reburied in Burkina Faso 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Wolfram Vetter, the European Union ambassador in Burkina Faso, called the film festival “an important contribution to peace and reconciliation in Burkina Faso and beyond.” Africa’s largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries grappling with a jihadist insurgency that took root in Mali after a Tuareg rebellion in 2012. At least 51 soldiers killed in north Burkina Faso attack on Friday 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso has been in political turmoil since his overthrow, and the security situation has worsened as militant Islamists wage a brutal insurgency. Thomas Sankara's widow boycotts reburial of African revolutionary 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso has denied an allegation that Russian mercenaries are in the country, but its prime minister in December said it would welcome Russia's help in its fight against the insurgents. France eyes Ivory Coast after Burkina Faso boots out French troops 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z MSF said that for an indefinite period it will only respond to life-saving emergencies in all areas where it provides medical and humanitarian support in Burkina Faso. Medical charity MSF suspends operations in Burkina Faso to assess risk 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z France has recently announced it is withdrawing troops from Burkina Faso this month following a demand by the West African country’s military rulers. ‘False and misleading’: France says troops misrepresented in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Frustrations over the lack of safety spurred two coups in Mali and two in Burkina Faso since 2020, placing power in the hands of juntas that have been burning bridges with traditional Western allies. At least 51 soldiers killed in north Burkina Faso attack on Friday 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Niger, alongside neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso are struggling to quell insurgents linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State who carry out raids, and control swathes of territories in the vast Sahel region. Niger says at least 10 soldiers killed in insurgent ambush 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z The insurgency took root in Mali after an uprising in 2012, from where it has spread to Burkina Faso and Niger and displaced around 2.5 million people, according to the United Nations. France eyes Ivory Coast after Burkina Faso boots out French troops 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The group has over 1,000 staff in Burkina Faso and operates in around a dozen localities across the country. Medical charity MSF suspends operations in Burkina Faso to assess risk 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The ministers met in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou this week to discuss collaboration. Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali juntas plan three-way partnership 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z France's relations with Burkina Faso have sharply deteriorated over the past year, culminating with Ouagadougou giving its former coloniser one month to withdraw troops in January. At least 51 soldiers killed in north Burkina Faso attack on Friday 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Two Burkina Faso nationals - the driver and a logistics supervisor aged 39 and 34 respectively - were killed, MSF said in a statement. MSF suspends operations in northwest Burkina Faso after gunmen kill two staff 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries grappling with militant groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. Gunmen kill two MSF workers in west Burkina Faso 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z MSF had initially suspended operations in the area of northwest Burkina Faso where armed assailants killed the two employees. Medical charity MSF suspends operations in Burkina Faso to assess risk 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is home to major gold mines run by international companies but also hundreds of smaller, informal sites that operate without oversight or regulation. At least 9 dead in Burkina Faso mine collapse: association 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Emboldened by their work in Mali as well as its success in influencing public opinion, Wagner is making overtures to Burkina Faso - which experienced two military coups in 2022 - and possibly Ivory Coast. Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries grappling with violent jihadist militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. MSF suspends operations in northwest Burkina Faso after gunmen kill two staff 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z It has spread to neighbouring countries such as Burkina Faso and more recently to coastal states despite costly international efforts to contain it, killing thousands and displacing over 2 million in the process. Gunmen kill two MSF workers in west Burkina Faso 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z In the video supporting Burkina Faso’s new government, Anna also made an appearance. The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real. 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The pilgrims were on their way to a religious ceremony in Senegal from Niger and Nigeria, a trip that involves crossing jihadist hotspots in northern Burkina Faso and central Mali. Burkina Faso assailants kill at least 15 Nigerian pilgrims travelling to Senegal 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is one of several West African nations battling a violent insurgency with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State that took root in neighbouring Mali in 2012. At least 25 killed in Burkina Faso attack in Seno province 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Despite costly international efforts to contain it, the insurgency has spread to neighbouring countries such as Burkina Faso and more recently to coastal states, killing thousands and uprooting over 2 million in the process. MSF suspends operations in northwest Burkina Faso after gunmen kill two staff 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The military junta in neighboring Burkina Faso also has vowed to strengthen ties with Russia, while ordering France to pull out troops stationed in the country. Russia’s foreign minister heads to Mali, his third trip to Africa in recent months. 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z In recent weeks, another video using similar A.I. technology was uncovered online, showing fictitious people who described themselves as Americans, promoting support for the government of Burkina Faso, which faces scrutiny for links to Russia. The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real. 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso is battling a jihadist insurgency with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State that spilled over from neighbouring Mali in 2015. Burkina Faso assailants kill at least 15 Nigerian pilgrims travelling to Senegal 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Frustrations over growing insecurity in the region have spurred a flurry of military takeovers since 2020, including two in Burkina Faso last year. At least 25 killed in Burkina Faso attack in Seno province 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z From 2013, some 5,000 French troops had been deployed to fight militant jihadist groups in Mali as well as in Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger and Mauritania. Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Christian Zidouemba, president of the student association at GWU, is originally from Burkina Faso and said that cultural norms there make some health products taboo. GWU students add ‘morning-after’ pill vending machine to campus 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso’s military junta had asked France to recall its ambassador earlier this month. France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Militants have spread over the tri-border area between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger and encroached on coastal West African states despite costly international efforts to stop them. Burkina Faso assailants kill at least 15 Nigerian pilgrims travelling to Senegal 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z France is pulling troops out of Burkina Faso, a sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries. Your Thursday Briefing 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z But last year, they pulled out of Mali and are preparing to leave Burkina Faso. Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z A short documentary by Theresa Traore Dahlberg shows the daily claustrophobia of life as an ambassador’s wife based in Burkina Faso. Your Thursday Briefing: Tanks for Ukraine 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The move by Burkina Faso’s regime comes five months after France completed its withdrawal from Mali after nine years fighting Islamic extremists alongside regional troops. France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso has been hit by a decade-long insurgency that has forced nearly two million people from their homes. Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z French troops in Burkina Faso will leave the West African country within a month, officials in France said on Wednesday afternoon, in the latest deterioration of relations between France and a onetime African ally. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z "Russian flags were waved at protests in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad, and that is in part due to pro-Russian info-ops," she says. Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z And France is pulling troops out of Burkina Faso, as its unpopularity grows in Africa. Your Thursday Briefing: Tanks for Ukraine 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z On Monday, Burkina Faso said it had decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents on its territory because the government wants the country to defend itself. France to withdraw troops from Burkina Faso within month - Foreign Ministry 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Since Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso in September, there has been widespread speculation that he might start working with Russian mercenaries, which neighbouring Ghana described as "distressing". Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, a spokesman for the government of Burkina Faso told the country’s national broadcaster that it was terminating the agreement that allowed French forces to stay. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z In Burkina Faso, protesters attacked the French embassy and were heard demanding closer ties between Ouagadougou and Moscow. Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Mali and neighboring Burkina Faso have seen two each during that time, further destabilizing a part of the world already under siege by Islamic militants. Report: Much of Africa less safe, democratic than in 2012 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso's national television reported on Saturday that the government had suspended a 2018 military accord with Paris on Jan. 18, giving France one month to pull its troops out. France to withdraw troops from Burkina Faso within month - Foreign Ministry 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z France has agreed to a request from Burkina Faso's military leaders to withdraw all its troops from the country. Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The departure of the French troops epitomizes a broader malaise developing between Burkina Faso and its former colonizer, a phenomenon spreading in Francophone countries in Africa. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z French president Emmanual Macron on Sunday said he was awaiting clarifications from Burkina Faso's transitional president Ibrahim Traore about the decision. Burkina Faso confirms end of military accord with France 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso's state television RTB, citing the news agency, said the military government on Jan. 18 suspended a 2018 military accord that allowed the presence of French troops in the country. Burkina Faso military government demands departure of French troops 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z Security forces in Burkina Faso have rescued 66 women and children after they were kidnapped by suspected militant jihadists in the north of the country last week, state TV reports. Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso, which is currently battling a jihadist insurgency, says it wants to defend itself. Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z A similar scenario has unfolded in Burkina Faso, where Islamist militants have made inroads since 2015 and threatened to destabilize neighboring countries. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z DAKAR, Senegal — More than 60 women and girls who had been abducted last week in the West African nation of Burkina Faso were freed on Friday, the national broadcaster said. Dozens of Women and Girls Kidnapped by Extremists Are Freed in Burkina Faso 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z It added that France had a month to pull its troops from Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso military government demands departure of French troops 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z Did coups in Mali and Burkina Faso halt jihadist attacks? Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z There are currently 400 French special forces in Burkina Faso, who have just one month to leave. Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z In December, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana accused the authorities in Burkina Faso, Ghana’s neighbor, of having signed an agreement with Wagner. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Those jihadist groups have gained footholds in Burkina Faso’s north and east, killing thousands and displacing two million people — about 10 percent of the country’s population, according to the United Nations and humanitarian agencies. Dozens of Women and Girls Kidnapped by Extremists Are Freed in Burkina Faso 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Some of the tension revolves around perceptions that France's military presence in Burkina Faso has not improved security in the insurgent-hit West African country. Burkina Faso military government demands departure of French troops 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z The mass kidnapping was unprecedented in Burkina Faso, which is facing a violent Islamist insurgency that spread from neighbouring Mali in 2015. Over 60 women, children freed in Burkina Faso after kidnapping 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Burkina Faso has denied reports it will also engage the Wagner Group against the jihadists but a liaison team from the mercenaries has already visited, according to the AFP news agency. Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also accused Wagner of carrying out disinformation campaigns to undermine France’s presence in Burkina Faso. France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as its Unpopularity in Africa Grows 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z |
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