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A look back at the major African news stories of 2022

From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d'état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year.

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Four Burkina troops, three civilians killed in jihadist-hit north

Ouagadougou (AFP) - A roadside bomb killed four troops in northern Burkina Faso, an area wracked by jihadist insurgency, the army said on Saturday, while three civilians died in another strike in the same region.

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Le coup d'état au Burkina Faso met en évidence les liens entre djihadisme et prises de pouvoir militaires en Afrique de l'Ouest

La sous-région ouest africaine, située à l'extrémité sud du désert du Sahara, a récemment fait l'objet d'une attention particulière. Les principales raisons en sont la montée de l'extrémisme violent et ce qui semble être des manifestations de recul de la démocratie.

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Jihadism and military takeovers in West Africa: Burkina Faso coup highlights the links

The West African sub-region at the southern edge of the Sahara Desert has recently attracted significant attention. The main reasons have been an increase in violent extremism and what appear to be manifestations of democratic backsliding.

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Burkina Faso coup leader sworn in as president, warns of 'humanitarian crisis'

Ibrahim Traoré, the young army captain who led the latest coup in Burkina Faso, became interim president on Friday, vowing to win back territory from jihadists.

Radio France Internationale

Ibrahim Traore sworn in as Burkina Faso interim president

The West African nation last month witnessed its second coup in eight months amid deepening insecurity in the Sahel.

Al Jazeera

At least 50 people killed in Chad protests, UN urges probe

Deadly clashes between police and demonstrators protesting at the military’s grip on power erupted in Chad on Thursday, claiming at least 50 lives, including members of the security forces. The United Nations condemned the lethal use of force against the protesters and demanded a probe be launched.

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Chad clashes kill five at protests

N'Djamena (AFP) - Five people were killed Thursday when police clashed with demonstrators in the Chadian capital during a banned protest against the ruling military, an AFP journalist saw.

AFP

Burkina Faso holds security forum two weeks after military coup

A forum bringing together political parties, social and religious groups and representatives of the security forces got underway in Burkina Faso on Friday, two weeks after a coup. But will it take into account the urgency to help the civilians on the frontline of the jihadist insurgency?

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso coup leader Ibrahim Traore named transitional president

Just two weeks ago, 34-year-old Ibrahim Traore was unknown, even in his native Burkina Faso.

France 24

Burkina Faso holds transition talks after latest coup

Political parties, social and religious groups and representatives of the security forces were gathering Friday to chart the next phase in Burkina Faso's future after the country's latest coup.

France 24

Military junta names coup leader Traoré president of Burkina Faso

Captain Ibrahim Traore was appointed as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to an official statement, after the West African country's second coup in less than nine months.

Radio France Internationale

Demonstrators in Burkina Faso protest France and ECOWAS while waving Russian flags

Anti-French protesters waving Russian flags and shouting slogans against the West African ECOWAS block rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday as ECOWAS delegates arrived on a fact-finding mission following the country's second military coup this year.

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Pro-Russia demonstrators rally in Burkina after coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Several dozen protestors waving Russian flags rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday, as West African envoys wrapped up a fact-finding mission following the country's second coup in less than nine months.

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Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso's new junta vows to respect timeline for return to civilian rule

Calm returned to Burkina Faso's capital on Monday after the country's military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months. His replacement, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has promised that a new civilian or military transitional president will be appointed "before the end of the year".

The Guardian - UK

Burkina Faso coup fuels fears of growing Russian mercenary presence in Sahel

North Africa analysts believe new leader Ibrahim Traoré may seek help from Moscow in fight against Islamic extremists

AFP

Calm returns to Burkina capital after junta chief flees to Togo

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Calm returned to Burkina Faso's capital on Monday after the country's military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months.

AFP

W. African bloc flies envoys to Burkina Faso after latest coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Envoys from the West African bloc ECOWAS were heading to Burkina Faso on Monday after the jihadist-torn Sahel state underwent its second military coup in less than nine months.

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Burkina junta leader Damiba resigns, flees in wake of military coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, agreed to step down on Sunday, religious and community leaders have said, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

AFP

Burkina junta leader resigns, flees after coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Burkina Faso's junta leader agreed to step down on Sunday, religious and community leaders said, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

AFP

Burkina junta leader agrees to resign after coup confusion

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Burkina Faso's junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba agreed to step down Sunday, religious and community leaders said, two days after military officers announced his removal from power, sparking unrest in the West African country and international condemnation.

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Protesters target French embassy in Burkina amid coup confusion

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Security forces fired tear gas to disperse angry protesters outside the French embassy in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday, as unrest simmered in the impoverished, restive West African nation following the claim of a second coup this year.

AFP

Unrest simmers in Burkina Faso after claimed coup

Al Jazeera

‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says

Protesters target France’s embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag.

AFP

Unrest simmers in Burkina Faso after reported coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Security forces fired tear gas to disperse angry protesters outside the French embassy in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday, as unrest simmered in the impoverished West African nation following a reported second coup this year.

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