Burkina Faso
Islamist groups escalate retaliatory attacks on Burkina Faso civilians, HRW says
Jihadist attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso have surged, retaliating against communities for non-cooperation, leading to significant civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch reports.
Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos - analysis
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis
Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
Russia and Iran may eye Niger as possible inroad against US in Africa
"Any military intervention against Niger would be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," a statement reads.
As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa's fight against Islamists
For a decade, offensive efforts have failed to stop an Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso
The mass kidnapping is a first in the insurgency that spread to Burkina Faso from neighboring Mali in 2015 despite costly international military efforts to contain it.
Bodies of 28 men found shot dead in Burkina Faso - prosecutors
The killings happened against the background of an Islamist insurgency spreading from Burkina Faso's neighbouring Mali.
Biden announces US support for African Union joining G20
The statement comes as part of Washington's efforts to reinvigorate ties with a region that has taken a back seat to other priorities in recent years.
Al Qaeda branch claims attack on Burkina Faso convoy that killed over a dozen
Islamist militants attacked a convoy taking supplies to a town in northern Burkina Faso, with eleven soldiers found dead and about 50 civilians were reported missing.
Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government
The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.
At least 100 killed in Burkina Faso attack over weekend
The United Nations condemned the attack that "claimed many victims" in a statement on Monday and called on authorities to bring perpetrators to justice.
American nun, 83, kidnapped by armed men in northern Burkina Faso
The nun was named as Suellen Tennyson.
African Union suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
The country had already been suspended from the West African regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.
