Burkina Faso

  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

ECOWAS will lose more leverage in West Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced in a joint communique that they are withdrawing from the ECOWAS regional bloc

Burkina Faso
  • Jan 19
  • 2 min read

US aid to West African juntas may be welcome

Local media reported the delivery of non-lethal security assistance to Burkinabe authorities by the US embassy

West Africa
  • Jan 16
  • 2 min read

Coup fears may undermine Burkina Faso jihadist fight

The junta has arrested a number of military officers and civilians, possibly over coup fears

Burkina Faso
  • Jan 11
  • 2 min read

War-related fiscal strains may hurt Burkina Faso junta

The junta has increased militia salaries as well as war taxes

Burkina Faso
  • Jan 10
  • 2 min read

Burkina Faso security sector may fragment further

The ruling junta has announced the creation of a new intervention brigade

Burkina Faso
  • Dec 29, 2023
  • 2 min read

Burkina Faso's junta will intensify ties with Russia

Russia opened a new embassy in Burkina Faso yesterday

Burkina Faso
  • Dec 14, 2023
  • 7 min read

JNIM may expand in Burkina Faso's Centre-East region

Conflict between the government and jihadist insurgents is escalating in Burkina Faso’s Centre-East region

Burkina Faso
  • Dec 7, 2023
  • 2 min read

Alliance shifts may undermine West African security

The G5 Sahel anti-jihadist military alliance has been dissolved

West Africa