Burkina Faso suspends major student union amid protest
The military government in Burkina Faso suspends a key student group after allegations of terrorism.
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Burkina Faso junta faces doubt after latest coup plot claim
Analysts are questioning Burkina Faso’s military junta after it claimed to have foiled another assassination plot against Captain Ibrahim Traore, citing a lack of trials and growing signs of disinformation.
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Guinea junta strips GAC of mining rights in bauxite-rich region
The head of Guinea’s junta has revoked GAC’s bauxite concession and placed it under state control amid growing pressure on foreign mining firms.
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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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Mali’s junta chief extends presidency in bold power move
General Goita extends his rule in Mali until at least 2030 through a new law that cancels elections and dissolves political parties.
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Military extends Mali leader’s rule by 5 years
Mali’s cabinet has approved a bill allowing Gen. Goita to rule for five more years as the country remains in political turmoil with no election date set.
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Mali parties accuse junta of planning dissolution
Opposition parties in Mali have voiced fears of dissolution as the ruling junta pushes reforms aimed at consolidating political power in the country.
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Soldiers arrested in Burkina Faso coup attempt
Officials in Burkina Faso accuse former army personnel in Ivory Coast of coordinating a failed plot to destabilize the government.
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Burkina Faso detains civil group leader amid mounting crackdown
The Patriotic Front reports that its deputy leader was detained by intelligence agents in another case of alleged enforced disappearance.
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