Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of...
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ISIS remains resilient despite global counter-terrorism efforts, UN warns
The UN warned on Monday about the continued threat posed by the terrorist group ISIS (Daesh), saying that it continues to show resilience and adapt...
Mali Army Vows to Pursue ‘Terrorists’ Behind Deadly Convoy Attack
Mali’s army vowed Saturday to track down the “terrorists” responsible for a deadly attack on a large convoy en route to a gold mine. Soldiers...
Niger says 10 soldiers killed in ‘ambush’
Niger’s army said Wednesday that 10 soldiers died in an “ambush” in the western Tillaberi region near Burkina Faso, where authorities have been battling a...
Advice for reporting on terrorism in Africa
Five countries in Africa — Burkina Faso, Mali, Somalia, Nigeria and Niger — sit among the top 10 in the Institute for Economics and Peace’s...
3 Sahel states to create 5,000-strong joint anti-terrorism force
Three junta-led Sahel nations announced plans Tuesday to form a 5,000-strong joint force to combat the persistent terrorist violence afflicting the region. Burkina Faso, Niger...
Four Moroccan truck drivers disappear on Burkina-Niger border
Four Moroccan truck drivers went missing on Saturday as they crossed the restive border area between Burkina Faso and Niger, according to a source from...