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Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
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Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
It’s the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties
Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
From: DigiDocs
The Unknown: A Filmmaker’s Search for Lost Connections
For documentary filmmakers, human connection is everything, but what happens when nobody will talk to you?
Published On 16 Jan 2026
Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso
Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.
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Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?
Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue ‘tit-for-tat’ bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025
Burkina Faso book second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
From: NewsFeed
Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Published On 31 Dec 2025
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A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens in response to Trump travel bans
The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.
