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Military Rule Is On The Rise In Africa - Nothing Good Came From It In The Past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back.
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"Collected Bodies For 3 Days": 600 Massacred Within Hours In This Country
About 600 people were killed within a few hours by members affiliated with Al-Qaeda in an August attack on the town of Barsalogho in Burkina Faso, reports claimed on Friday.
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1 In 4 Children Suffer Severe Food Poverty, India Among Worst-Hit: UNICEF
UNICEF Child Food Poverty Report : Of the 181 million children in severe food poverty, 64 million are in South Asia, and 59 million in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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170 People "Executed' In Attacks On 3 Villages In Burkina Faso: Report
Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional public prosecutor said Sunday.
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Student In Africa Cycles 4,000 Km To Study In Dream University
The 25-year-old also stated that "he was arrested and detained three times for no good reason". The incidents happened Burkina Faso and in Togo.
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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 troops Die In New Attack
The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored.
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Mohamed Salah Creates Goal As Egypt Win Secures Cup Of Nations Place
Salah displayed some exquisite touches as Egypt joined hosts the Ivory Coast, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia at the African showpiece from January 13.
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Browns, Not Greens: How An Arid Africa Country Is Reimagining Golf Courses
When Burkina Faso makes the headlines these days, it's usually because of turmoil or suffering -- its jihadist insurgency, repeated military coups or grinding poverty.
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Coup In Burkina Faso As Military Dismisses Junta Leader Amid Violence
Military officers announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso's junta leader on Friday.
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African Cup Of Nations: Sadio Mane And Senegal Break Burkina Faso Hearts To Reach Final
AFCON: Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory
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Watch: Burkina Faso Goalkeeper Herve Koffi's Iconic Acrobatic Celebration vs Gabon, Performs Four Backflips And Somersault
Burkina Faso edged past Gabon in their Round of 16 clash and goalkeeper Herve Koffi celebrated it with four backflips and a somersault.
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Shots Near Burkina Faso President's Home Amid Mutiny Against Government
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.
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Heavy Gunfire Heard In Burkina Barracks, Government Denies Army Takeover
Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power.
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"It's A Scandal": Burkina Faso Left Fuming Over Covid Testing Procedures At AFCON After Players Test Positive
Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore has deplored as "a scandal" coronavirus testing procedures at the Africa Cup of Nations after up to five players and coach Kamou Malo tested positive in the run-up to Sunday's opener against hosts Cameroon.
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Police Officer, 2 Soldiers Killed In Ivory Coast Blast: Report
At least two soldiers and a police officer were killed Saturday when their vehicle hit an explosive device in northeast Ivory Coast near the border with Burkina Faso, a security source told AFP.
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Military Rule Is On The Rise In Africa - Nothing Good Came From It In The Past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back.
-
"Collected Bodies For 3 Days": 600 Massacred Within Hours In This Country
About 600 people were killed within a few hours by members affiliated with Al-Qaeda in an August attack on the town of Barsalogho in Burkina Faso, reports claimed on Friday.
-
1 In 4 Children Suffer Severe Food Poverty, India Among Worst-Hit: UNICEF
UNICEF Child Food Poverty Report : Of the 181 million children in severe food poverty, 64 million are in South Asia, and 59 million in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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170 People "Executed' In Attacks On 3 Villages In Burkina Faso: Report
Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional public prosecutor said Sunday.
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Student In Africa Cycles 4,000 Km To Study In Dream University
The 25-year-old also stated that "he was arrested and detained three times for no good reason". The incidents happened Burkina Faso and in Togo.
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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 troops Die In New Attack
The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored.
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Mohamed Salah Creates Goal As Egypt Win Secures Cup Of Nations Place
Salah displayed some exquisite touches as Egypt joined hosts the Ivory Coast, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia at the African showpiece from January 13.
-
Browns, Not Greens: How An Arid Africa Country Is Reimagining Golf Courses
When Burkina Faso makes the headlines these days, it's usually because of turmoil or suffering -- its jihadist insurgency, repeated military coups or grinding poverty.
-
Coup In Burkina Faso As Military Dismisses Junta Leader Amid Violence
Military officers announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso's junta leader on Friday.
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African Cup Of Nations: Sadio Mane And Senegal Break Burkina Faso Hearts To Reach Final
AFCON: Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory
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Watch: Burkina Faso Goalkeeper Herve Koffi's Iconic Acrobatic Celebration vs Gabon, Performs Four Backflips And Somersault
Burkina Faso edged past Gabon in their Round of 16 clash and goalkeeper Herve Koffi celebrated it with four backflips and a somersault.
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Shots Near Burkina Faso President's Home Amid Mutiny Against Government
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.
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Heavy Gunfire Heard In Burkina Barracks, Government Denies Army Takeover
Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power.
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"It's A Scandal": Burkina Faso Left Fuming Over Covid Testing Procedures At AFCON After Players Test Positive
Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore has deplored as "a scandal" coronavirus testing procedures at the Africa Cup of Nations after up to five players and coach Kamou Malo tested positive in the run-up to Sunday's opener against hosts Cameroon.
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Police Officer, 2 Soldiers Killed In Ivory Coast Blast: Report
At least two soldiers and a police officer were killed Saturday when their vehicle hit an explosive device in northeast Ivory Coast near the border with Burkina Faso, a security source told AFP.
