Burkina Faso • Page 9 of 33

Aug- 2022 -

23 August

Togolese soldiers stand guard as they patrol at Namoundjoga village in northern Togo

Togo Repels ‘Terrorist’ Attack: Official

Togo's armed forces said they repelled a "terrorist" attack that injured "several" soldiers in the far northern village of Blamonga on the border with Burkina Faso.

17 August

Africa

Military troops inspect arms and ammunitions recovered from Boko Haram jihadists.

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Jihadists Spread From the Sahel to Coastal West Africa

After their campaigns began in northern Mali a decade ago, fears are growing that Sahel jihadists are heading towards coastal West Africa.

15 August

Africa

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Burkina Rights Groups Say Troops Killed Over 40 Civilians

Two local rights groups accused Burkina Faso soldiers of massacring more than 40 villagers in the country's deeply troubled north.

9 August

Africa

A military personnel stands outside the headquarters of the country's defence forces in Ouagadougou on March 3, 2018 a day after dozens of people were killed in twin attacks on the French embassy and the country's military.

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Ten Killed in Jihadist Attack in Northern Burkina

Ten civilians, including four security auxiliaries, have been killed by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, a security source said.

5 August

Africa

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Burkina Attacks Kill 12 Security Personnel

Suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso have killed three soldiers and nine civilian auxiliaries, local and security sources said.

3 August

Africa

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Burkina Army Says Civilians Killed in Air Raid

Burkina Faso's army said civilians had been killed in an air strike against jihadists, as local inhabitants reported around 30 people had died.

Jul- 2022 -

26 July

Africa

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France Committed to Africa’s Security, Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared his country would support Africa's need for security as he began a three-country tour marked by France's military revamp in the jihadist-torn Sahel.

11 July

Africa