Burkina Faso

Army Officers Appear On Burkina Faso TV, Declare New Coup

More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
By Sam Mednick and Arsene Kabore, AP

Missing Louisiana Nun Found 'Alive And Safe' Months After Armed Home Raid

The nun was held by kidnappers for nearly five months following an armed raid of her Burkina Faso home.
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Coronavirus-Linked Hunger Tied To 10,000 Child Deaths Each Month

The side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing hungry communities around the world over the edge.
By Lori Hinnant and Sam Mednick, AP

At Least 17 Killed After Gunmen Attack Restaurant In Burkina Faso

“This is a terrorist attack,” Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou said.
By By Thiam Ndiaga, Reuters

Global Youth Want Information about Sex and Family Planning—And a Voice in Their Own Future

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3 Years After French Intervention In Mali, Refugees Still Afraid To Go Home

By Kate Thomas, Refugees Deeply

Photographer Leila Alaoui's Death In Terror Attack Shows Journalism's Danger

The world-acclaimed artist was remembered as "a peace correspondent."
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Burkina Faso, French Troops End Deadly Hotel Siege Claimed By Al Qaeda Group

At least 28 people from 18 different countries, including an American missionary, were killed in the attack.
By Brahim Ouedraogo and Baba Ahmed, AP

Burkina Faso's Coup Appears To Be Over

Ten civilians died and dozens were injured in the chaos.
By Reuters

Why Burkina Faso's Coup Is A Disaster For Africa

Here's the story behind the dramatic turn of events in West Africa.
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