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15 Jun 2021 | 06:34 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Security forces increase operations in Sahel Region as of June 15
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05 Jun 2021 | 01:52 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Unidentified militants kill approximately 100 people in Solhan, Yagha Province, June 4-5
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02 Jun 2021 | 02:44 PM UTC
Sub-Saharan Africa: COVID-19 transmission continues across the region in June /update 27
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28 May 2021 | 03:27 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Security restrictions to remain in force across much of the country through at least late 2021 /update 5
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26 May 2021 | 02:28 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: COVID-19 restrictions remain unchanged nationwide as of May 26 /update 15
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19 May 2021 | 03:47 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Student protest to occur in Ouagadougou, May 20
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19 May 2021 | 02:35 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Unidentified assailants kill at least 15 people in Oudalan Province, May 18-19
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17 May 2021 | 06:53 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Unidentified militants kill at least nine people in Centre-Nord Region May 16
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11 May 2021 | 11:09 AM UTC
Africa: Muslims to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr across Africa from May 12 /update 1
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