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France withdraws troops from Niger
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that French troops would be withdrawn…
Gabon coup attempt sees military chiefs declare election results
A group of high-ranking military officers in the West African nation of…
Niger coup leader gets support on the streets, with Russian flags waving, and from other post-coup regimes
Johannesburg — Hundreds of people joined demonstrations in Niger’s capital city of…
A Niger coup leader meets with Wagner-allied junta in Mali | CNN
CNN — General Salifou Mody, one of the Niger officers who seized…
Niger coup leaves France, US exposed in West Africa
PARIS — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening to destabilize…
At least 44 killed in Burkina Faso attacks | CNN
CNN — At least 44 civilians were killed in two separate attacks…
Macron lays out ‘new era’ for France’s reduced presence in Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Monday for his country to build…
Burkina Faso’s military government demands French troops leave the country within one month | CNN
CNN — The military government of Burkina Faso has demanded the departure…
Correction: Burkina Faso-France-Ambassador story
In a story published January 2, 2023, about the French ambassador in…
Burkina Faso rights group alleges 28 dead in ethnic killings
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Volunteer militia groups supporting Burkina Faso’s army…
Burkina Faso summons Ghana envoy over president’s claim on Wagner
President Nana Akufo-Addo alleged during the US-Africa Leaders Summit that Burkina Faso…
Guinea junta agrees with bloc to hold vote in early 2025
CONAKRY, Guinea — The government led by Guinea’s coup leader reached an…
West Africa bloc mediator ‘satisfied’ after meeting Burkina Faso new military leader | CNN
CNN — The mediator sent to Burkina Faso by West Africa’s main…
Burkina Faso coup leader says vote still expected by 2024
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso’s new junta leader said Monday…
Who is Ibrahim Traore, the soldier behind Burkina Faso’s latest coup? | CNN
Reuters — As a heavily armed convoy drove through a cheering crowd…
West African mediators head to Burkina Faso following coup
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Regional mediators were headed to Burkina Faso on…
Burkina Faso junta urges calm after French Embassy attack
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s new junta leadership called for an…
Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Angry protesters attacked the French Embassy in Burkina…
ZUMA Wire Update: Gates Foundation Invests $45 Million for Health Initiatives in Burkina Faso
Press Release – updated: Jan 30, 2018 OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, January 30,…