Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan
Burkina Faso’s little-known nature reserves need protection. They are a key stopover point for the 2.1 billion birds that ...
What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.
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Burkina Faso issues first AES passport amid regional changes
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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Burkina Faso issues first AES passport amid regional changes
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré made history as the first person to receive the newly introduced AES passport, just days after Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali celebrated their official exit ...
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France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...