Burkina Faso

A woman rides a motorcycle as daily life continues in Ouagadougou
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Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead

Suspected jihadists hit Burkina Faso army sites in Nare, Titao, Tandjari, and Bilanga, killing at least 10 soldiers in 4 days of reported coordinated attacks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 February, 2026
A man shows a painting in support of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a gathering to celebrate the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States
Algeria
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Algeria to return its ambassador to Niger after Sahel rift

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 February, 2026
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Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2025
Traditional Malian hunters known as Donso parade during a gathering to celebrate the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Kurukanfuga on January 28, 2025
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Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of ICC

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 September, 2025
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World
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Burkina leader Traore seeks stronger military ties with Russia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 May, 2025
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Algeria
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Airspace closures heighten Algeria-Mali tensions amid drone row

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 April, 2025
Three military-run African allies recalled their ambassadors from Algiers [Getty]
Mali
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Mali recalls Algeria ambassador after downing of military drone

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 April, 2025
Niger
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Niger says 29 soldiers killed in attack, rejects Algeria mediation

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 October, 2023
Niger
Africa
Perspectives

France’s post-colonial diplomacy in Africa must change

Aurélien Taché

Aurélien Taché

25 September, 2023
Niger
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Niger junta lets Mali, Burkina Faso troops enter territory

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 August, 2023
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Why Wagner remains Russia's strongest asset in Africa

Samuel Ramani
08 August, 2023
Burkina Faso's military rulers have vowed to assert authority over the entire territory of the country [Getty]
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Burkina Faso says 50 jihadists killed in attack on convoy

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 June, 2023
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Australian doctor freed by al Qaeda after 7 years in captivity

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 May, 2023
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Egyptian club finds AWOL player after three weeks missing

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 May, 2023
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Burkina Faso: 40 killed in attack by suspected jihadists

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 April, 2023
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Nearly a million Sahel children face 'severe wasting': UN

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 April, 2023
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Mali
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Burkina junta suspends France 24 over Al-Qaeda interview

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 March, 2023
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World
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Deaths from jihadi attack on Burkina Faso army rise to 51

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 February, 2023
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World
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Former Burkina Faso leader Sankara to be reburied next week

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 February, 2023
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Presumed jihadists abduct about 50 women in Burkina Faso

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2023
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UN: Thousands in West, Central Africa could face starvation

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 December, 2022