Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger join together to form a confederation

The leaders of the three countries ratified their alliance at their first summit, held on July 6 in Niamey, capital of Niger.

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Sign Chater for Defensive Alliance

The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a charter establishing an alliance of Sahel states to create a collective defense architecture, Mali's interim president for the transitional period, Assimi Goita, said on Saturday.

Six Niger soldiers, 10 suspected jihadists killed in fighting

Six Niger soldiers and 10 terrorists were killed on Sunday during fighting in the west of the country, authorities said.

Niger: France to evacuate citizens after embassy attack

France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger because of anti-French sentiment following last week's coup.

Mali, Burkina Faso to view military intervention in Niger as declaration of war

Burkina Faso and Mali will consider any military intervention in Niger as a declaration of war against them, AFP news agency reported on Tuesday citing a joint statement of two countries.

Dozens of soldiers killed in jihadi attack on Burkina Faso army unit

 The death toll from a jihadi attack on a Burkina Faso army unit in the north of the country last week has risen to 51, military officials said Monday, after 43 new bodies were found.

France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso after agreeing to withdraw troops

 France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

Macron Waiting For Burkina Faso To Clarify Reports On French Troop Withdrawal

French President Emmanuel Macron says he is waiting for clarifications from the Burkina Faso leadership following reports that authorities in the West African country have ordered French troops to leave Burkina Faso within one month.

Burkina Faso demands departure of French troops: Report

Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered French troops stationed in the West African country to leave within a month.

Protesters In Burkina Faso Call On French Troops To Leave

 A demonstration in support of the withdrawal of French troops from Burkina Faso has taken place in the capital city of Ouagadougou, the Burkina 24 news outlet reports.

Military remove Burkina Faso's leader from office

Military officers in West Africa have announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso's leader, and closed all borders indefinitely.

French air raids kill 40 fighters in Burkina Faso | Al Jazeera

French forces have killed dozens of fighters in Burkina Faso linked to deadly attacks this week in neighbouring Benin whose victims included a Frenchman, the army said.

France, UN join West African states in denouncing Burkina Faso army takeover - FRANCE24

 French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday condemned what he called a "military coup" in Burkina Faso, a day after soldiers said they had seized power in the West African country.

Military claims power in Burkina Faso coup — RT World News

Members of Burkina Faso’s military appeared on state television channel, RTB, on Monday, claiming to have seized control of the West African nation. The soldiers said that they had suspended the constitution due to the failure of Kaboré to unite the country and stop a wave of nationwide jihadist attacks.

Burkina Faso President Kaboré reportedly detained by military - BBC News

The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers.

Burkina Faso Declares Two Days Of Mourning After 41 People Killed In Terrorist Attack - UrduPoint

Burkina Faso declared on Sunday a 48-hour mourning for the victims of a massive terrorist attack that killed 41 pro-government militia and civilians in the northern province of Loroum earlier this week.

Burkina Faso : au moins 20 morts dans une attaque jihadiste dans le nord du pays • FRANCE 24

 

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France to scale down W Africa military operations - BBC News

France is to scale down counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel region of West Africa after eight years, President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Attaque dans le nord de la Côte-d'Ivoire : au moins un soldat tué à la frontière du Burkina Faso

 

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UN ‘outraged’ as death toll in Burkina Faso attack rises to 132 | Al Jazeera

Gunmen have killed at least 132 people in Burkina Faso’s volatile north, the government said, as the United Nations chief condemned “the heinous attack” and called on countries to step up the fight against “violent extremism”.