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Jihadists will target Westerners in Sahara-Sahel
The attack in Burkina Faso suggests that al-Qaida is seeking to raise its profile by attacking in vulnerable regions
West AfricaPopular expectations are high after Burkina Faso poll
Burkinabe who voted for Kabore did so with high hopes for a departure from the old, autocratic era
Burkina FasoNew Burkina leader faces new political era
The country has held the most open and democratic election in its history
Burkina FasoOld Burkina regime interests face risky backlash
Defeating the coup resumes the road to elections, but removing the Compaore legacy is a longer-term task
Burkina FasoBurkina negotiates fragile coup climbdown
Kafando's reinstatement as transitional president is promising, but underlying issues are unchanged
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso coup leader to play risky waiting game
The coup has entered a dangerous new phase following the regular army's entry into the capital
Burkina FasoDeal failure risks crisis escalation in Burkina Faso
Junta faces pressure from the oppositon and the international community, but remains defiant
Burkina FasoBurkina junta face battle consolidating takeover
The putschists are operating on the basis of narrow interests, raising questions over the takeover's sustainability
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