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Burkina Faso transitional leader denies diplomatic split from Paris

Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's junta leader, said his country has not severed diplomatic ties with France, despite asking it to withdraw its forces, and denied Russian Wagner mercenaries were in the country.

Radio France Internationale

A timeline of papal visits to Africa: From Paul VI to Francis

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

Al Jazeera

Iranian FM Arrives in Mauritania Heading Political Delegation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian began an official visit to Mauritania Tuesday accompanied by a high-ranking political delegation. Amir-Abdollahian is expected to meet with Mauritanian President Mohammed Ould Ghazouani and Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk, announced a government-affiliated news agency in Iran. The source explained that the visit falls…

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A dozen security officers killed in latest Burkina attack as violence spirals

Suspected jihadists killed 13 people, most of them from the military, in the lastest such attack in Burkina Faso's restive north, the army said Tuesday.

France 24

Burkina Faso says 28 soldiers, civilians killed in rebel attacks

Rebel fighters conducted separate attacks on Sunday and Monday, including 15 men killed after a minibus was stopped.

Al Jazeera

Junta supporters take to the streets to celebrate French troop withdrawal from Burkina Faso

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Saturday in support of the ruling junta, days after France confirmed its special forces there would withdraw.

Radio France Internationale

Commentary: Why the Wagner Group’s influence in West Africa is growing

France has waged a counterterrorism campaign in the small West African country of Burkina Faso since 2018. But on Jan. 20, hundreds of protesters in the capital city of Ouagadougou waved Russian flags and demanded the French army’s ouster. Days later, the country’s military government told the French to leave…

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France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops

The French foreign ministry says it is recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso for consultations, one day after Paris decided to withdraw troops from the West African country following a demand by its military rulers

The Independent UK

France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso after agreeing to withdraw troops

France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

France 24

France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso as troops prepare to leave

Officials in Paris on Thursday announced that France was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling military junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

Radio France Internationale

French troops to withdraw from Burkina Faso within a month

France’s foreign ministry says French troops deployed to fight extremists in Burkina Faso will withdraw within a month following a demand by the country’s military rulers — which came after a similar move from neighboring Mali

The Independent UK

France to withdraw troops from Burkina Faso within month - Foreign Ministry

France will respect the terms of Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw its forces from the West African country within a month, France's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

France to respect Burkina Faso's request to withdraw troops within a month

France will respect the terms of Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw its forces from the West African country within a month, France's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

France 24

South Africa hails friendship with Russia

In tonight's edition: Opposition voices in South Africa and international critics of the Kremlin slam Pretoria's welcoming of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Also, the United Nations, Amnesty International and the European Union call for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing of a human rights lawyer in Eswatini.…

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Burkina Faso confirms deadline for withdrawal of French troops

Burkina Faso on Monday confirmed that the authorities in the capital, Ouagadougou, have asked France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month.

Reuters

Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself

Burkina Faso has 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, the government said on Monday.

France 24

Burkina Faso confirms demand that French troops leave

The Burkina Faso government clarified on Monday that it has asked ex-colonial ruler France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month.

The Independent UK

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports

French President Emmanuel Macron says he is awaiting “clarifications” from Burkina Faso’s new junta leader following a report saying authorities in the West African country ordered hundreds of French troops to leave within a month

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Burkina Faso junta demands exit of French troops within a month

Burkina Faso's military regime told France it wants its troops stationed in the country to leave within a month, the state news agency AIB reported on Saturday. This came as protesters gathered to demand the French ambassador leave the country and that the French military base in Ouagadougou be closed.

Reuters

Burkina military govt demands departure of French troops - national television

Burkina Faso's military government has demanded the departure of French troops stationed in the country, the West African nation's national television reported on Saturday, citing a local news agency.

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Protesters in Burkina Faso call for France's ambassador to leave

Demonstrators in Burkina Faso's capital on Friday demanded France's ambassador leave the country and called for the closure of a French military base, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

Reuters

Hundreds join anti-France protest in Burkina Faso capital

Hundreds demonstrated against France in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday, the latest expression of growing anti-French sentiment in the insurgent-hit West African country.

Reuters

Abducted Burkina women flee jihadist gunmen through bush

Piercing thorns and stones underfoot did not stop the young woman as she charged through thickets, baby strapped to her back, fleeing armed militants who had kidnapped her with dozens of others in northern Burkina Faso last week.

France 24

At least 50 women kidnapped in Burkina Faso

In tonight's edition: Dozens of women are abducted by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso over two days. Also, South Africa's High Court sides with President Cyril Ramaphosa against his predecessor Jacob Zuma. Finally, Burna Boy and Davido win big at the All Africa Music Awards. Ivorian singer DiDi B…

The Independent UK

Official: Jihadis abduct at least 50 women in Burkina Faso

An official in Burkina Faso says at least 50 women were abducted by Islamic extremists in the northern Sahel region last week

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