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14 Sep 2021 | 08:44 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Gunmen attack mining convoy in East Region, Sept. 12
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10 Sep 2021 | 02:21 PM UTC
Sub-Saharan Africa: Countries and territories continue to report COVID-19 disease activity as of Sept. 10 /update 29
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01 Sep 2021 | 06:09 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Gunmen attack mining convoy in Namentenga Province, Sept. 1
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Critical
27 Aug 2021 | 01:43 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: COVID-19 restrictions remain unchanged nationwide as of Aug 27 /update 18
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20 Aug 2021 | 05:41 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Aviation workers plan 48-hour strike nationwide from Aug. 26
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20 Aug 2021 | 03:33 PM UTC
West Africa: Militancy to threaten regional stability and foreign travelers through at least the end of 2021 /update 1
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18 Aug 2021 | 07:34 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Attack by unidentified gunmen kill at least 47 people near Arbinda in Soum Region, Aug. 18
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16 Aug 2021 | 09:51 AM UTC
Africa: Muslims in Sub-Saharan Africa to mark Ashura regionwide Aug. 18-19
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12 Aug 2021 | 11:16 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Unidentified gunmen kill five in Bilakoka, Sahel Region, Aug. 11
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