Burkina Faso

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Frequent coup allegations are likely in Burkina Faso

Burkinabe authorities claim to have countered a major coup plot

Burkina Faso
  • Apr 4
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Russia - Sahel ties may grow in West Africa

The foreign ministers of the three military-led Sahelian juntas made a joint visit to Moscow

Russia
  • Mar 19
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Multilateral bodies face West Africa legitimacy crisis

The military rulers of the Alliance of Sahel States have announced their departure from the Francophonie

West Africa
  • Mar 18
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Anti-Fulani violence may increase in Burkina Faso

Government-aligned militias have committed a massacre of ethnic Fulani civilians

Burkina Faso
  • Mar 12
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Civilian allies of West African juntas may thrive

The Sahel's military juntas have relied heavily on key civilian allies to facilitate their rule and their legitimacy

Burkina Faso
  • Mar 10
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Ghana may struggle to overcome regional tensions

Ghanaian President John Mahama is visiting the Sahel's military rulers in an effort to calm regional tensions

Ghana
  • Feb 7
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Junta may look to appease Burkinabe labour unions

The government has resumed its meetings with the country's labour unions

Burkina Faso
  • Jan 27
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West African juntas may seek greater integration

Foreign ministers from the three junta-led Sahel states have met to discuss their impending departure from ECOWAS

West Africa
  • Dec 10, 2024
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New Burkinabe government aims to firm up junta rule

Junta leader Ibrahim Traore has named a new prime minister

Burkina Faso