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Jun- 2021 -

8 June

Burkina Faso Bans Motorbikes in Region Hit by Jihadist Attacks

Burkina Faso has banned the use of motorbikes in a jihadist-hit northern region where 160 people were killed in a weekend raid.

7 June

Africa

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At Least 160 Killed in Deadliest Burkina Faso Attack Since 2015

Suspected jihadists massacred at least 160 civilians in a village in Burkina Faso's volatile north, the deadliest attack since Islamist violence erupted in the West African country in 2015, local officials said Sunday.

May- 2021 -

20 May

Africa

Burkina Faso's armed forces, pictured during training, have carried out security sweeps in an attempt to stem jihadist violence.

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Twin Attacks in Burkina Faso Kill 16

Attacks on a village and troops in the north and east of Burkina Faso left 15 civilians and one soldier dead, a regional governor and security sources said Wednesday.

18 May

Africa

A Niger soldier on patrol on April 3, 2015 in Malam Fatori, in northeastern Niger

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More Than 10,000 Flee Jihadist Attacks in Niger

More than 10,000 people have fled their homes in the west of Niger over the past two days, a UN agency said Monday, with local officials blaming jihadist attacks.

13 May

Africa

Niger Armed Forces at Nigerien Air Base 201

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Five Villagers Killed in Niger Eid Attack

Five people were killed on Wednesday in an attack on a village in the western Tillaberi region of Niger, near the border with Mali.

11 May

Africa

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Burkina Army Says 20 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Joint Operation

Burkina Faso's army on Tuesday said it had killed at least 20 "terrorists" and destroyed four of their positions in a combined operation in two northern regions badly hit by jihadist insurgents.

4 May

Africa

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‘30 Dead’ in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Eastern Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed around 30 people in an attack Monday in eastern Burkina Faso, local and security sources said.

3 May

Africa

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Niger Army Killed 24 ‘Suspected Terrorists:’ Government

Niger troops killed 24 "suspected terrorists" after they sought to escape after being captured in the west of the country, the government said Sunday.

Apr- 2021 -

30 April

Africa