Fuel fraud network exposed in Burkina Faso
Investigations in several cities in Burkina Faso have led to the arrest of dozens of people and the closure of several gas stations and fuel […]
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Leader of Terrorist Group in Great Sahara and ‘Polisario’ Mercenary, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, killed by French Troops
The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) and “polisario” mercenary, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, was killed by French forces, […]
ECOWAS delegation met with Alpha Conde and Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has met with Guinea’s deposed president, Alpha Conde, and members of the junta that […]
The largest high school in Burkina Faso closes its doors
The Philippe Zinda Kaboré high school in Ouagadougou, the largest school in the country, has been closed for this school year. This decision was made […]
Chad cuts its G5 Sahel troop strength in half
Chad announced on Saturday that it had halved the number of troops deployed in February to the G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force in the “tri-border area” […]
Burkina Faso in mourning after new massacre
Burkina Faso began a three-day national mourning period Thursday in the wake of a jihadist attack that killed several gendarmes and civilians in the north, […]
Burkina Faso: Forty-seven dead including 30 civilians in a new attack
At least 47 people were killed Wednesday when a convoy of soldiers and civilians was targeted by gunmen in the north of the country, a […]
Assassination of Thomas Sankara Trial to begin in October
The Burkinabe justice system has set Monday, October 11, 2021 as the opening date for the trial of the assassination of former Burkina Faso president […]
Ten civilians killed in several attacks in northern Burkina Faso
A dozen civilians were killed Wednesday night in several attacks on villages by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, security and local sources confirmed on […]
Niger: Nineteen special forces soldiers killed in an ambush
The Nigerien army lost 19 Special Forces soldiers securing the Torodi area between Niger and the Burkina Faso border. Two ambushes were set up by […]