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Burkina Faso coup fuels fears of growing Russian mercenary presence in Sahel

North Africa analysts believe new leader Ibrahim Traoré may seek help from Moscow in fight against Islamic extremists

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

West Africa’s fifth coup in two years tests regional bloc

West Africa’s fifth successful coup in just over two years is testing a regional bloc that’s running out of ideas to maintain political stability in the face of threats by jihadists.

Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022

Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of government

Borders have been closed indefinitely and all political activities are suspended

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022