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October 12, 2022
Burkina Faso Reduces Official Number of IDPs

Aid groups say nearly 2 million people in Burkina Faso have been displaced by the seven-year conflict with armed groups tied to Islamic State and al-Qaida. Advocates say the government's lower estimate of 1.5 million could reduce the amount of aid provided for those in need. Henry Wilkins reports.
October 06, 2022
Why Burkina Faso Protesters Waved Russian Flags in French Embassy Attack

VOA spoke to protesters about why they see Russia as a better partner and where the flags came from
October 05, 2022
ECOWAS Delegation Arrives in Burkina Faso in Wake of Coup

The Economic Community of West African States is sending a delegation to Burkina Faso on Tuesday,. Burkina Faso is one of a few West African states in recent years where the military has taken over as Islamist militants threaten the region. From Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Henry Wilkins reports.
October 02, 2022
Protesters Attack French Embassy as Ousted President Signs Resignation

Outside the embassy, protesters spoke to VOA about why they were there
October 01, 2022
Burkinabes React to News of 2nd Coup in 8 Months

Atmosphere in the capital remains tense after new military junta claimed power Friday night
September 30, 2022
Heavy Gunfire in Burkina Faso Capital, Soldiers on Streets

It was not clear yet if this was a coup attempt but it bore the hallmarks of other power grabs that have swept across West and Central Africa over the past two years
September 28, 2022
Burkina Faso: 11 Dead, Dozens Missing After Militants Attack Convoy

Government said Tuesday that armed fighters ambushed 150-vehicle military-escorted convoy carrying supplies to northern town of Djibo
September 22, 2022
Spiraling Violence in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region Sees Thousands Displaced

Humanitarians say they are struggling to determine the full extent of the crisis
September 14, 2022
Fighting Puts Damper on Ethiopian New Year, As TPLF Says it Will Accept AU Mediation

The TPLF has named a team for negotiating an end to the fighting and agreed to AU mediation, which had been seen as a barrier to talks
September 13, 2022
Ethiopia’s Industrial Hopes Dwindle as Conflict, Sanctions Take Toll

Thousands have been laid off at the country’s industrial parks
September 12, 2022
Fighting Puts Damper on Ethiopian New Year

The Tigray People's Liberation Front has named a team for negotiating an end to fighting and agreed to African Union mediation
September 10, 2022
What’s Behind the Violence in Ethiopia’s ‘Other’ Conflict?

The last 12 months have seen an uptick in fatalities linked to the country’s Oromo conflict
September 10, 2022
Ethiopia’s Industrial Hopes Dwindle as Conflict, Sanctions Take Toll

Thousands have been laid off at the country’s industrial parks
September 08, 2022
Analysts: Oromia, Amhara Violence Threatens to Widen Ethiopia’s War

The conflict in Ethiopia between the federal government and rebels in the Oromia region has received little attention as the civil war in the north intensifies. Attacks have underscored growing tensions between the ethnic Oromo and ethnic Amhara. Henry Wilkins reports from Shewa Robit, Ethiopia.
September 05, 2022
Fighting Erupts Again in Ethiopia’s Northern Tigray Region

New clashes shatter months-long cease-fire, quash hopes of peace talks.
September 04, 2022
What is Behind the Violence in Ethiopia’s ‘Other’ Conflict?

The last 12 months have seen an uptick in fatalities linked to the country’s Oromo conflict
September 02, 2022
What's Behind Violence in Ethiopia’s 'Other' Conflict?

Last year has seen uptick in fatalities linked to country’s Oromo conflict
September 01, 2022
TPLF Reports 'Massive' Offensive by Ethiopian Government, Eritrean Forces

There has been no independent confirmation of the TPLF accusations
August 31, 2022
Airstrike in Tigray Capital, Mekelle, as Fighting Spreads

Rebels say strike happened in civilian area, as government says fighting has begun to the west of Tigray
August 30, 2022
First Ship Carrying Ukrainian Grain to Africa Since Beginning of Conflict Arrives in Djibouti

Grain to be distributed in Ethiopia to aid population facing specter of famine

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