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26 Aug 2024 | 11:52 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Militant attack leaves dozens dead in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga Province, Aug. 24
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09 Aug 2024 | 11:10 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Security forces to conduct terror attack simulation exercise in Ouagadougou Aug. 10
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18 Jun 2024 | 01:58 PM UTC
West Africa: Annual rainy season to occur across western regions through November
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14 Jun 2024 | 02:45 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Heightened security possible nationwide through at least mid-June
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06 Jun 2024 | 07:44 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Pro-government activists plan to demonstrate in Ouagadougou from 08:00 June 7
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24 May 2024 | 01:19 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Rallies possible countrywide through at least late May amid national deliberations
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10 May 2024 | 05:04 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Pro-government activists plan to rally at the Municipal Stadium in Ouagadougou from 08:00 May 11
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03 May 2024 | 12:22 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Pro-government activists plan to stage a demonstration at the US Embassy in Ouagadougou from 14:00 May 3
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02 May 2024 | 12:02 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Elevated dengue fever activity reported nationwide, especially the Centre region, in early May
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