Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in ...

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The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

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A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and ...

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Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of sometimes indiscriminate ...