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Terrorist Attack · Burkina FasoArmed assailants have killed about 50 people in eastern Burkina Faso. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack on Wednesday.Islamist militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State have overrun swathes of Burkina. Army officers overthrew Burkina's president in January, complaining about worsening Islamist violence.See the Story
Armed assailants kill about 50 people in eastern Burkina Faso
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
Burkina Faso · Burkina FasoAround 50 people were killed by armed assailants in eastern Burkina Faso. The area has been struggling with Islamic extremist violence but it was not immediately clear who was behind the latest attack. Militants with links to al-Qaida and the Islamic State (IS) group have made inroads into large parts of the country in recent years.See the Story
Burkina Faso: Gunmen kill 50 civilians in flare-up of violence
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Africa · Burkina FasoThe civilians from Madjoari died on Wednesday trying to flee a jihadist blockade. The governor of the region said: "Security operations are underway to restore peace" Burkina Faso has been shaken by jihadist raids since 2015, with the movements linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.See the Story
Rebels kill 50 civilians in Burkina Faso: governor
Coverage: 2 sources
Ouagadougou · OuagadougouThe bodies of four of the eight missing miners were found earlier this week. The government said in a statement that search operations were continuing for the remaining two missing miners. The Perkoa mine abruptly submerged on April 16 after torrential rain fell unexpectedly during Burkina Faso's dry season.See the Story
Two more miners found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Burkina Faso · Burkina FasoAround 50 people were killed by armed assailants in eastern Burkina Faso. The victims were attacked while trying to escape a blockade set up by extremists, survivors said. The area has been struggling with Islamic extremist violence but it was not immediately clear who was behind the latest attack.See the Story
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Kill 50 Civilians in Flare-Up of Violence
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Burkina Faso · Burkina FasoBurkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivia Rouamba paid Qatar Charity's (QC) efforts in helping those in need in the country, encouraging her reading to provide all the necessary facilities to QC for implementing projects in the country.See the Story
Burkina Faso foreign minister prayers Qatar Charity's projects
Sahel · SahelThe Sahel is a vast under-populated region stretching across Africa from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in the east. It is being destabilized by terrorism-related conflict, the effects of climate change and a lack of development. Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel.See the Story
Sahel should be seen as region of ‘opportunity’ despite ‘multiple crises’
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Islamists · Burkina FasoSuspected Islamists have killed approximately 50 civilians in Burkina Faso. It remains unclear who the culprits are. Benin and Togo are worried that Islamist networks are now intent on spreading terrorism to their respective nations. Terrorist attacks in the last ten days have killed over 110 people.See the Story
Burkina Faso massacre by suspected Islamists: Benin and Togo
Africa · DjiboIn Djibo town, the population has swollen from 60-thousand to some 300-thousand over the last few years as people flee the countryside to escape violence. Residents now complain of thirst and hunger.See the Story
Burkina Faso: Northern blockade cuts food supply to thousands of people | Africanews
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
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Africa · Burkina FasoSee the Story
Four of eight missing miners found dead in Burkina Faso
Coverage: 4 sources
International · Burkina FasoSee the Story
Rebels kill 50 civilians in Burkina Faso
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
International · HoundeSee the Story
Two dead in protest over arrested Burkina gold miners | Africanews
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Sahel · SahelSee the Story
Food insecurity “unprecedented” in the Sahel
Cocaine · Burkina FasoSee the Story
Over $11.5 million cocaine from Sierra Leone impounded in Burkina Faso
Terrorist Attack · TogoSee the Story
Eight soldiers killed in attack in north Togo, government says on state tv
Coverage: 5 sources
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