Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
The Columbian1mon
They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence
This is the reality for over 2.1 million displaced people across the West African nation of Burkina Faso, torn apart by years of extreme violence. But unlike others displaced in the region ...
Voice of America20d
Burkina Faso junta has not paid off country’s debt, doesn’t control resources
Experts dubbed those countries a “coup belt.” Among others, that belt includes Burkina Faso. Russia and the juntas frame the anti-West glissade as a start of decolonization processes leading ...
Mission Network News11d
Burkina Faso exits regional bloc to form new alliance
Burkina Faso is leaving the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to join counterterrorism forces with Niger and Mali. The junta ...
Radio France Internationale27d
Fears for the future in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso over Ecowas withdrawal
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – who have formed their own ... 11 January on Paris's Place de la République, dozens of people were protesting against the decision to withdraw ...