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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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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France 24 · Jan 23, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2023

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.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023

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.

France 24 · Jan 23, 2023

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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

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2023

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.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2023

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 21, 2023

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 · Jan 20, 2023

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.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

At least 50 women kidnapped in Burkina Faso

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France 24 · Jan 16, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

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

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2023

Searches are underway to find 50 women kidnapped in Burkina Faso

In northern Burkina Faso, reports have begun to emerge of a kidnapping that took place late last week near the town of Arbinda, in a part of the Sahel under jihadist control. Around 50 women were snatched as they gathered fruits and plants in the bush because of severe food…

France 24 · Jan 16, 2023

Islamist militants kidnap at least 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

Islamist militants kidnapped around 50 women in Burkina Faso's northern province of Soum on January 12 and 13, the government said in a statement on Monday, confirming earlier reports in the media.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023

Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso

Islamist militants kidnapped around 50 women searching for food in Burkina Faso's northern province of Soum, a hotbed of jihadist activity, on Jan. 12 and 13, the government said on Monday.

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Radio France Internationale · Jan 13, 2023

Africa's top cinema event announces strong lineup for competition

From Angola to Senegal, no less that fifteen feature-length movies have been nominated for the top prize in next month's Fespaco pan-African film and television festival, held in Burkina Faso.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

French minister says France still committed to Burkina Faso despite tension

A French minister said on Tuesday her government would not stop supporting Burkina Faso in its fight against Islamist militants and wished to remain involved despite growing anti-French sentiment and diplomatic tensions.

France 24 · Jan 7, 2023

UN calls for 'impartial' investigation after 28 killed in Burkina Faso

The UN rights chief called Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly and transparently probe the killing of 28 people whose bodies were found last weekend.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

France backs envoy despite Burkinabe pressure for withdrawal

France’s foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso.

Reuters · Jan 5, 2023

French Foreign Minister: we support our ambassador in Burkina Faso

France supports its ambassador in Burkina Faso, said French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna, after the French government said it had received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of Paris' ambassador from Burkina Faso.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2023

Paris confirms Burkina Faso requested withdrawal of French ambassador

The French foreign ministry says it has received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities requesting the departure of France's ambassador from Burkina Faso – a move the ministry called "not standard practice".

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Paris says Burkina Faso requested withdrawal of French ambassador

The French foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of Frances's ambassador from Burkina Faso - a move the ministry called "not standard practice."

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