Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso reshuffle will not improve security
President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has reshuffled the defence and security ministries to combat growing insecurity
Burkina FasoSahel political instability can undercut terrorism ops
Political instability in the Sahel is complicating ties with France, which is leading counterterrorism campaigns
MaliBurkina Faso attack shows growing jihadist capacity
Civilian casualties are increasing exponentially as the security situation in the Sahel deteriorates further
Burkina FasoSahelian militias aid and undercut peace prospects
Government-backed self-defense groups can help improve security, but also worsen inter-ethnic tensions
Burkina FasoFrench drawdown would accelerate Sahel security trends
French officials have sent mixed messages about the future of the counterterrorism operation in the Sahel
FranceBurkina Faso peace talks signal shifting approach
A new report suggests the government initiated secret peace talks with jihadists before last November's elections
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso’s government may explore peace talks
Talks with jihadists were previously off the table for the president, but that appears to be changing
Burkina FasoFrance Sahel strategy may upend talks with jihadists
The French president said yesterday that French military forces will be staying in the Sahel and targeting al-Qaida
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