Burkina Faso

10 Niger Soldiers Killed in ‘Terrorist Attack’ Near Burkina Faso: Army

Ten soldiers were killed and another seven wounded in a "terrorist attack" in western Niger near the border with Burkina Faso, the army said in its operational bulletin on Wednesday.

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Burkina Faso Junta Chief Dissolves Government

Burkina Faso's ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP.

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Burkina Market Attack Kills at Least 10 Civilians

Suspected jihadists killed at least 10 civilians at the weekend at a market in the north of Burkina Faso, security officials and locals said.

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Three Sahel Military Juntas Sign Satellite Deal With Russia

The military regimes of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a deal to procure telecommunications and surveillance satellite technology from Russia.

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Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk: Commander

Ukraine's incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defenses back home, a paramilitary commander said.

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Dozens Killed in Attack in Burkina Faso: Sources

Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso, local and security sources said.

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Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism

Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.

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Niger Says at Least 15 Soldiers Killed Near Burkina Border

The Niger defense ministry said that at least 15 soldiers had been killed during combat near the border with Burkina Faso. 

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Niger Army Says More Than 100 ‘Terrorists’ Killed After Deadly Attack

Niger's army said it had killed more than 100 "terrorists" during air and ground operations in response to a deadly attack against soldiers near the Burkina Faso border.

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21 Die in Niger Attack: Defense Ministry

An armed group killed 20 troops and one civilian in jihadist-plagued western Niger, the defense ministry said, announcing three days of national mourning.

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