Burkina Faso

Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis

With other African states that are members of ECOWAS considering military operations, several states connected to Niger have rushed to pledge support, many of whom have had coups recently.

Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup

The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.

By REUTERS
02/08/2023

Russia and Iran may eye Niger as possible inroad against US in Africa

"Any military intervention against Niger would be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," a statement reads.

As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa's fight against Islamists

For a decade, offensive efforts have failed to stop an Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions.

By REUTERS
15/03/2023

Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso

The mass kidnapping is a first in the insurgency that spread to Burkina Faso from neighboring Mali in 2015 despite costly international military efforts to contain it.

By REUTERS
17/01/2023

Bodies of 28 men found shot dead in Burkina Faso - prosecutors

The killings happened against the background of an Islamist insurgency spreading from Burkina Faso's neighbouring Mali.

By REUTERS
03/01/2023
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