Burkina Faso

  • Oct 23
  • 7 min read

Burkina Faso security struggles will fuel inward turn

The government has announced a major wave of arrests of domestic enemies as part of a citizen denunciation campaign

Burkina Faso
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Burkinabe coup accusations may worsen regional ties

Authorities claim to have foiled significant efforts to overthrow the junta

Burkina Faso
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

Burkinabe security force losses may induce strains

Security forces have suffered a number of major defeats as the cost of jihadist attacks continues to rise

Africa
  • Aug 27
  • 2 min read

Burkina Faso jihadists may strike larger targets

A jihadist attack on the village of Barsalogho has killed hundreds of people

Burkina Faso
  • Jul 12
  • 2 min read

Junta may put pressure on Burkina Faso mining sector

Junta leader Ibrahim Traore has threatened to remove licences from Western mining operators

Burkina Faso
  • Jul 5
  • 2 min read

Poverty will impair West African junta coordination

A first tripartite summit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's junta leaders will take place tomorrow in Niamey

West Africa
  • Jun 21
  • 7 min read

Burkina Faso's junta may escalate repressive measures

A major jihadist attack has killed over 100 soldiers, inflaming growing unrest within the military

Burkina Faso
  • Jun 19
  • 2 min read

Malian deployment to Burkina Faso will boost alliance

A small contingent of Malian and Russian African Corps troops have deployed to Burkina Faso in response to army unrest

Burkina Faso
  • Jun 17
  • 2 min read

Losses may increase Burkina Faso army unrest

The army likely suffered heavy casualties in a jihadist attack against a base in the north-east

Burkina Faso