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MiscellaneousBurkina Faso's Armed Groups Clash as Government Struggles to Maintain Control
Rival armed groups, al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and the ISIL affiliate in Sahel Province (ISSP), are engaged in increasingly deadly battles in Burkina Faso, as the government struggles to regain control. The escalating conflict raises concerns about regional stability and the humanitarian crisis in the affected areas.
Al Jazeera English|November 13, 2026
PoliticsEgypt Reaffirms Strong Commitment to Counterterrorism and Regional Stability in West Africa and the Sahel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Traore to discuss enhanced bilateral ties, regional security, and counterterrorism cooperation in the Sahel.
Egypt Independent|September 2, 2026