AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecurity: Fighting between al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Islamic State Sahel Province has intensified along Burkina Faso’s northern border, as government forces struggle to hold territory. The violence is worsening a humanitarian crisis affecting millions. Justice and Press Freedom: Burkina Faso’s prosecutor has asked US authorities to help identify and remove Facebook pages accused of promoting terrorism. Separately, authorities issued arrest and extradition warrants for about 20 people, including exiled journalists and a former minister, on terrorism-related and other charges. AES Cooperation: Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger adopted a convention to make social benefits, including pensions, portable across the three countries and agreed on common guidance for migrant workers. Regional Displacement: Burkina Faso says it has received 26,624 people expelled from Guinea amid a crackdown on illegal gold mining, adding pressure on returning miners and communities. Football: Burkina Faso’s U-23 side takes a 1-0 lead into Sunday’s AFCON qualifier return leg against Zambia in Lusaka.
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