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In Burkina Faso, a growing number of children are traumatized by war

About 2 million people have been displaced in Burkina Faso by growing violence between Islamic extremists and security forces trying to counter them

The Independent UK

The world’s neglecting vulnerable displaced people. Here’s where it’s worst

A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council says nine out of the 10 countries on the list are African.

Al Jazeera

Jihadist Bloodshed Fills Burkina Displacement Camps

Feebly shaded by trees in the blistering heat, desperate civilians throng a displacement camp in tents and ramshackle shelters after fleeing jihadist violence in northeastern Burkina Faso.

International Business Times

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Burkina Faso junta extends military rule for another five years

Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, delaying the transition back to democracy.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso Military Rule Extended For Five Years

Burkina Faso's military regime, in power since a 2022 coup, will extend its rule for five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, the talks' chairman said.

International Business Times

‘Our green is brown’: the eco-friendly Sahel golf club avoiding the water hazard

Course in Burkina Faso uses just 200 to 300 litres a day, while US peers suck up millions

The Guardian - UK

New evidence shows atrocities committed by army in Burkina Faso

New documents verified by FRANCE 24 illustrate the scale of the atrocities committed by the Burkina Faso army on February 25, 2024. In April, the NGO Human Rights Watch reported the massacre of 223 civilians, including women and children. New evidence shows other killings committed by the army between May…

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US To Provide Million Humanitarian Aid To Burkina Faso

The United States offers million in aid to Burkina Faso to address security challenges and humanitarian crisis, emphasizing international cooperation.

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Burkina Faso Military Accused Of Killing 223 Civilians

Military forces in Burkina Faso allegedly killed 223 civilians, including children, in attacks on villages suspected of collaborating with militants. Human...

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in village raid: NGO

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

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Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group

Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict

France 24

Sahel seeing 'Cold War' in parallel to counter-terrorism efforts, expert says

Africa's Sahel region now accounts for almost half of all deaths from terrorism worldwide. That was the stark warning heard at a high-level summit in Nigeria that aims to counter terrorism across Africa. It comes as the threat of Islamist extremist attacks is on the rise. International troops, notably French…

France 24

Three French diplomats expelled over alleged 'subversive activities' in Burkina Faso

Three French diplomats were given 48 hours to leave Burkina Faso on Thursday after being declared persona non grata by the ruling junta. The trio have been accused of "subversive activities", allegations that Paris denies. Relations between the two countries have been unravelling since 2022, when Burkina Faso saw its…

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’

France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its diplomats.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso expels French diplomats for 'subversive activities'

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master.

France 24

Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats accused of 'subversive activities'

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by FRANCE 24 on Thursday.

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