Niger vows to neutralize attackers after civilian deaths
The army is searching for the attackers and claims to have recently killed 13 “terrorists” in the region.
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso alleges French involvement in regional destabilization
Burkina Faso’s leader capt. Ibrahim Traore accuses France of supporting efforts to destabilize his country, with help from Benin and Ivory Coast.
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Burkina Faso adopts draft law to criminalize homosexuality
For the law to take effect, it must pass a parliamentary vote and be promulgated by Traore
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Mali’s FM affirms nation’s irreversible exit from ECOWAS
Mali stands firm on leaving ECOWAS as the new confederation takes shape with Burkina Faso and Niger.
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ECOWAS decries stalled reconciliation with junta-led states
Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have experienced military coups between 2020 and 2023
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West African bloc aims for regional unification through Senegal
ECOWAS appoints Senegal’s President Faye to mediate with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to restore regional stability.
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West African bloc warns of disintegration if junta-led states exit
ECOWAS leaders convened at the summit to deliberate on the implications of the Alliance of Sahel States treaty
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Burkina, Mali, Niger leaders convene for inaugural Sahel summit
Burkina Faso’s president Ibrahim Traore arrived in Niger for the first summit of the new Sahel bloc with leaders from Niger and Mali to discuss cooperation and anti-terrorism efforts.
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Al Qaeda affiliate claims Burkina Faso attack, says SITE group
Several videos shared online by the insurgents show intense gunfire around the army base, a display of dozens of weapons and ammunition
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Russia to send more military instructors to Burkina Faso: Lavrov
Lavrov expressed confidence that cooperation between Russia and Burkina Faso would lead to the eradication of terrorist groups in the country
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