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Violence from multiple armed groups in Burkina Faso has displaced more than two million people. Burkina Faso’s military government in

Togo presidency to oversee armed forces amid security woes | Military News

The move comes after recent incidents of armed group activity in the country’s north, near the border with Burkina Faso.

Lagos, Nigeria – This year has been a generally turbulent one for West Africa – with a few bright spots.

Ghana’s president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia’s Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups. Burkina Faso’s mines minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo alleged during the US-Africa Leaders Summit that Burkina Faso has hired Russian mercenaries. Burkina Faso has summoned

Every day in Djibo – a dry and dusty town in northern Burkina Faso – residents walk around hoping to

Captain Ibrahim Traore said those responsible have been identified, but he prefers dialogue instead of arresting them. Burkina Faso’s interim

Dakar, Senegal & Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – In the small towns in Burkina Faso’s Sahel region, straddling the borders with

From: Inside Story President Emmanuel Macron announces end to Operation Barkhane after nine years of mixed results. France is officially

The West African nation last month witnessed its second coup in eight months amid deepening insecurity in the Sahel. Ibrahim