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Military · OuagadougouGunmen killed at least 55 people over the weekend in northern Burkina Faso. Suspected militants targeted civilians in Seytenga in Seno province. Attacks linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are soaring in the north. In January, mutinous soldiers ousted the democratically elected president.See the Story
Armed men kill at least 100 in Burkina Faso border zone - security source
50% Center coverage: 28 sources
Terrorism · OuagadougouBurkina Faso is grappling with rising jihadi violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. This is the latest in a series against the military. At least 40 security forces were killed in the last two weeks of March according to an internal security report for aid groups.See the Story
Suspected extremist attack kills 16 soldiers in Burkina Faso
47% Left coverage: 17 sources
Military · OuagadougouThe attacks are the latest in a series of increased violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic state across the country. The military junta, which overthrew a democratically elected government in January, is struggling to stem the violence. The government said it was going to support community leaders in talking with some jihadis.See the Story
Attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso kill 15, wound 20
41% Left coverage: 17 sources
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Terrorist Attack · OuagadougouInjured soldiers have been taken to hospital and aerial support killed 15 attackers. Burkina Faso has been ravaged by violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Mutinous soldiers ousted the democratically elected president in January promising to stem the violence. Within a 72-hour period last week nearly 60 people were killed in violence targeting villages.See the Story
Jihadis’ attack in eastern Burkina Faso kills 11 soldiers
46% Center coverage: 11 sources
Politics · OuagadougouSome 3.5 million people are food insecure in Burkina Faso. Nearly 630,000 are expected to be on the brink of starvation. This is an 82% increase from last year of people facing emergency hunger. Aid organizations are bracing for more price hikes because of the Ukraine war.See the Story
Hunger grips Burkina Faso due to increasing jihadi violence
70% Center coverage: 10 sources
Terrorist Attack · OuagadougouTroops have recovered the bodies of 79 victims of an attack in northern Burkina Faso. No group has claimed responsibility for the armed assault on the town of Seytenga. The West African country has been fighting an Islamist insurgency for years. The government has announced a three-day period of mourning to remember the victims.See the Story
Soldiers in Burkina Faso recover 79 bodies so far after weekend attack
43% Left coverage: 7 sources
Military · OuagadougouBurkina Faso's ruling junta says it will create two military zones where civilians must vacate their homes to allow the army to battle jihadi rebels without any hindrances. The two zones will be established in the country's hard-hit East and Sahel regions and the ministry of defense will form a new brigade to unite all security forces. It did not specify the deadline by which civilians had to leave.See the Story
Burkina Faso tells civilians to evacuate vast zones ahead of military operations
62% Center coverage: 8 sources
Military · OuagadougouThe West African country is battling militant groups, some linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. The attack took place at a security post in Seytenga, in the province of Seno. The gendarmes fought back but were outnumbered, the army said.See the Story
Attackers kill 11 military police in Burkina Faso
34% Center coverage: 6 sources
Floods · OuagadougouBurkina Faso's government has launched a judicial investigation into a flood at a zinc mine that left eight workers trapped. Canada-based Trevali Mining Corp (TV.TO) suspended operations at its Perkoa mine on April 16, when heavy rainfall caused flash floods. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.See the Story
Burkina Faso investigates mine flood as search for eight workers drags on
38% Left coverage: 8 sources
Ouagadougou · OuagadougouRest of World News: Ouagadougou: The death toll from a weekend attack in northern Burkina Faso rose by seven, taking the number killed to 86, authorities said on Wednesda.See the Story
burkina: Death toll in Burkina jihadist massacre rises to 86
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