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Another Coup in Burkina Faso

Lassane Ouedraogo / Africa Is A Country Dec 8, 2022 In September, Captain Traore Ibrahim took power through in a coup in Burkina Faso, vowing to fight jihadism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pope Offers Christmas Message of Hope to a Suffering World

The Associated Press Dec 25, 2019 The pontiff calls for easing of tensions in conflict zones from Syria to Venezuela and spotlights the plight of migrants fleeing injustice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

French President Says 33 Jihadists Killed in Central Mali

ALEXIS ADELE / The Associated Press Dec 21, 2019 During a visit to Ivory Coast, Emmanuel Macron vows that France will continue fighting terrorism in the Sahel region. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Houses of Worship Attacked With Deadly Frequency in 2019

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Hundreds of people and many clergy are killed at churches, mosques, synagogues and temples across the globe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. War Machine Is on a Death March Across Africa

Vijay Prashad / AlterNet Nov 1, 2017 It was surprising to hear Sen. Lindsey Graham—who is on the Armed Services Committee—say he didn’t know there were American troops in Niger. There are thousands across the continent. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Power Struggle Follows Resignation of Burkina Faso President

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 2, 2014 Thousands of people gathered in the center of country's capital Sunday to denounce what they described as a military coup, two days after massive protests compelled President Blaise Compaore to resign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Air Algerie: Flight AH5017 Apparently Went Down in Mali

Staff / Truthdig Jul 24, 2014 Just a week after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 killed 298 people in eastern Ukraine, another passenger jet has apparently crashed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )