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Burkina Faso forces killed more than 130 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says

Muhamad Yehia ..Cairo The massacre by government forces and pro-government militias led to reprisal killings by Islamist fighters, according to the NGO. Burkina Faso’s army directed and participated in a massacre by pro-government militias of at least 130 civilians in March around the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch …

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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why

Muhamad Yehia DAKAR, Senega — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, …

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