Burkina Faso
Kabore's latest moves in Burkina Faso may buy time
President Kabore recently appointed a new prime minister, capping a major series of military and government reshuffles
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso: New government will buy time for Kabore
President Kabore's decision to name a new prime minister caps a sweeping reshuffle of the government and security forces
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso command reshuffle may increase coup risk
The president has replaced or transferred at least 23 senior military officers in response to security failings
Burkina FasoWest Africa military operations have different aims
Several West African countries launched a joint military operation targeting jihadist groups in border areas.
West AfricaBurkina Faso's government is facing legitimacy crisis
Protests have spread throughout the country following the deaths of 53 gendarmes in a major jihadist attack
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso attacks will increase pressure on Kabore
The opposition has threatened major protests if the government fails to contain the growing jihadist insurgency
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso: Military reshuffle will not win the war
The defence ministry and army have undergone major leadership changes as part of President Kabore's reform efforts
Burkina FasoInfrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow
Sahelian states desperately need to develop their infrastructure, especially as their populations rise fast
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