Burkina Faso

  • Sep 27, 2018
  • 2 min read

Burkina Faso attacks will raise destabilisation fears

A spate of attacks and kidnappings are undermining the government's security strategy

Burkina Faso
  • Aug 16, 2018
  • 7 min read

Persistent insecurity will test Burkinabe government

Counterinsurgency efforts are proving more effective, but the government is struggling to contain public dissatisfaction

Burkina Faso
  • May 15, 2018
  • 7 min read

Sahelian countries face acute hunger crisis

Drought and insecurity have combined to lead UN agencies to warn of malnutrition dangers in the months ahead

Chad
  • Mar 5, 2018
  • 2 min read

Terror attacks will undermine Burkina Faso government

Twin terrorist attacks in the capital have left at least 16 people dead

Burkina Faso
  • Feb 16, 2018
  • 7 min read

Dissatisfaction with Burkinabe government could mount

A rise in popular unrest comes as the government struggles to coordinate a counterterrorism campaign

Burkina Faso
  • Dec 14, 2017
  • 2 min read

Macron will keep an eye on G5 Sahel force

The French president intends to make this counterterrorism mission a success

West Africa
  • Nov 23, 2017
  • 9 min read

Prospects for West Africa in 2018

While positive economic growth beckons for several states, destabilising political divisions will fester

Nigeria
  • Oct 5, 2017
  • 7 min read

Burkinabe government will expand counterterrorism push

A resurgence of terrorist attacks is forcing the government to boost security preparedness

Burkina Faso