Burkina Faso
Several civilians killed in twin Burkina Faso attacks
At least eight civilians have been killed in twin attacks in eastern Burkina Faso, a poor West African country where jihadists have been gaining ground in recent months, local…
In Burkina Faso, terrorism is spreading to the east
Burkina Faso has become a frequent target for terrorist attacks. But while jihadist activity was previously confined to the north of the country, it is now moving to the east, a…
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DR Congo: President Joseph Kabila will not run in presidential elections
After years of speculation, President Joseph Kabila has said he will not run for a third term in DR Congo’s presidential elections in December. Instead, former interior minister…
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Eritrean delegation in Addis Ababa for historic meeting
Ethiopia rolls out the red carpet for Eritrea's foreign minister. The two nations are hopeful they’re getting closer than ever to ending decades of animosity. Also, we head to…
Twenty-five bodies found after army sweep in Mali
Twenty-five bodies were found in central Mali after the army carried out a sweep in the unstable region, sources said on Monday, adding to concern about abuse by security forces…
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Burkina Faso anti-terror raid leaves several dead
A seven-hour shootout took place in Burkina Faso, as authorities carried out a raid on suspected jihadists. It’s the latest deadly incident in the wake of several militant…
Maids for sale online in Saudi Arabia, a hidden camera in Burkina Faso, and more
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Investigators believe terrorists were targeting G5 Sahel meeting in Ouagadougou
In tonight's edition: Investigators believe terrorists were targeting a G5 Sahel regional meeting in Ouagadougou; South Africa blames food firms for the world's worst listeria…
Former soldier suspected in Burkina Faso attacks
A former Burkina Faso soldier may have participated in Friday's simultaneous attacks by al Qaeda-linked extremists on the army headquarters and heavily-guarded French Embassy in…
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At least eight dead and dozens injured in coordinated attacks in Ouagadougou
In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou remains on lockdown after deadly coordinated attacks that left at least eight people dead and dozens injured. We bring…
Burkina Faso attacks may have targeted anti-terror talks
Dozens of people were killed Friday in twin attacks on the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the country's military headquarters, an assault that coincided with a meeting of…
Video: With Burkinabe forces battling terror in the capital
FRANCE 24 correspondents Kalidou Sy and Bangaly Touré were with the first units to respond to the terrorist attacks that targeted Burkino Faso’s military headquarters and the…