Burkina Faso expels UN coordinator over child-rights report
Ouagadougou rejects a U.N. child-rights report as flawed and issued without consultation
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Mali confirms release of four kidnapped people near Niger
Four men kidnapped by Islamic State near the Burkina Faso–Niger border in January have been released safely through joint efforts by Mali and Morocco.
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Burkina Faso seeks answers on influencer’s death in Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso demands clarity on the suspicious death of a pro-junta influencer held in Ivory Coast custody.
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Burkina Faso frees two journalists held under anti-terror laws
Burkina Faso’s junta has freed two journalists detained during a press crackdown, though others remain forcibly enlisted in the fight against insurgents.
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Burkina Faso junta frees four conscripted critics after months
Burkina Faso’s junta has released four critics who were abducted and conscripted to fight Islamist militants after publicly opposing the military regime.
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RSF condemns Burkina Faso’s silence on missing journalist
Reporters Without Borders criticizes Burkina Faso’s junta for ignoring demands to explain journalist Serge Oulon’s disappearance.
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Burkina Faso transfers key gold mines to state
The state now owns five key gold mines in Burkina Faso to better manage mineral resources.
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Al Qaeda affiliate claims Burkina Faso attack, 60 soldiers killed
Authorities in Burkina Faso have not officially commented on the latest series of attacks
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Burkina Faso military accused of massacre killing 130 civilians
The Fulani, a pastoralist, largely Muslim community, have frequently been accused by the Burkinabè government of supporting Islamist militants
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Burkina Faso leader seeks closer military ties with Russia
Burkina Faso’s president met Putin in Moscow to strengthen military and scientific ties while avoiding direct aid amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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