Burkina Faso
Burkinabe junta will take advantage of Sankara verdict
Former President Blaise Compaore was today given a life sentence for the murder of former President Thomas Sankara
Burkina FasoBurkinabe junta will try to call ECOWAS bluff
Burkina Faso's transitional government yesterday rejected ECOWAS's demands
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso junta will struggle to fight jihadists
A recent wave of jihadist attacks has killed at least 23 civilians and 25 soldiers over ten days
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso's junta will overshadow new government
Prime Minister Albert Ouedraogo on March 5 announced the formation of a new government
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso may face pressure for shorter transition
The junta and civil society groups signed an agreement outlining a three-year transition to elections and civilian rule
Burkina FasoGold fields could be source of stability for the Sahel
Gold mining has grown substantially over the past decade across the Sahel region, but most of it is unregulated
NigerBurkinabe junta will seek talks on two fronts
A commission charged with outlining a political transition to civilian rule has delivered its report to the ruling junta
Burkina FasoFrench withdrawal from Mali would allow partial ops
France announced it would withdraw its forces from Mali after months of deteriorating relations
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