[ad_1] Burkina Faso’s transitional government has ordered French troops to withdraw from its territory, saying its own forces would defend the country against the Islamist jihadis it has battled for…
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Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts
[ad_1] Burkina Faso authorities have ordered France 24 broadcasts off air following an interview with the head of al-Qaeda militant group’s North Africa wing, Aqim. “France 24 is not only…
Burkina Faso bans France 24 news channel over terror leader interview
[ad_1] Burkina Faso said it would indefinitely suspend France 24 news channel’s broadcast licence in the country in response to an interview the French state-owned channel aired with the leader…
Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out
[ad_1] Burkina Faso wants to defend itself against jihadists, who have forced two million from their homes. [ad_2] Source link
Burkina Faso Tells French Troops to Leave
[ad_1] The West African nation’s decision is the latest blow to Europe’s presence in the troubled Sahel region, where Russia is gaining influence. [ad_2] Source link
Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed
[ad_1] Last week’s mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented. [ad_2] Source link
Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso
[ad_1] People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages. [ad_2] Source link
Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna
[ad_1] The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack. [ad_2] Source link
Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence
[ad_1] A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency. [ad_2] Source link