Burkina Faso
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberAfrica
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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2 SeptemberEurope
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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Aug- 2024 -26 AugustAfrica
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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14 AugustCommentary
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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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyAfrica
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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4 JulyAfrica
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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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneAfrica
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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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilAfrica
HRW Says Burkina Army Killed 223 Villagers in Revenge Attacks
Soldiers in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north killed at least 223 villagers, including 56 children, in two attacks on February 25, HRW said.
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Mar- 2024 -7 MarchAfrica
Niger, Mali, Burkina Creating Joint Anti-Jihadist Force
The army chiefs of military-ruled Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced the creation of a joint force to battle long-running jihadist rebellions raging in their countries.
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4 MarchAfrica
‘170 People Executed’ in Attacks on Burkina Villages: Prosecutor
Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said as jihadist violence flares.
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