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• A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government's handling of the terrorist threat in the northern region and of the Alliance of Sahel States - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The Conversation
• Mine owners should double down their focus on their businesses in Burkina Faso and deploy careful legal strategies to address any threats posed by nationalization. Pinsent Masons
• Burkina Faso plans to take control of more foreign-owned industrial mines, its prime minister said, as the West African nation seeks a bigger share of revenue from its resources. Radio Ndarason International
• Burkina Faso plans to increase control over foreign-owned industrial mines to capture a larger share of revenue from natural resources. Business Insider Africa
• Countries such as Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Somalia and Mozambique are under threat from Islamic extremism. GIGAZINE
• The United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council should urgently put Burkina Faso high on their agendas and act to protect civilians still at grave risk. Human Rights Watch
• Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are pivotal in combating Islamist extremism, with coordinated efforts at risk due to the withdrawal of French and UN troops. Within Nigeria
• Russia will likely pose a greater obstacle to increased Turkish involvement in mining in Mali and Burkina Faso than in Niger. Institute for the Study of War
• The withdrawal of the UN from Mali raises the risk of violence against civilians, as extremist groups might attempt to seize urban centers as they have in Burkina Faso. Global Conflict Tracker
• In January, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdrew from the ECOWAS, delivering a major blow to a regional bloc already grappling with security threats and economic instability. allAfrica.com
• The Sahel region, where Mali belongs, has become a hotspot for extremist violence, with countries like Burkina Faso and Niger also facing similar threats. HumAngle
• ISSP has cut off a district capital in western Niger, threatening to expand its control in the Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger border area. Institute for the Study of War
• Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formed a coalition, often focusing on security and military cooperation in the face of growing threats from extremist groups in the Sahel region. County Local News
• Military governments in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are using legal disputes, arrests, and nationalizations, as well as threats to deepen their ties with Russia, to assert greater control over their gold and uranium wealth. Africa Center
• Increased ground operations will be necessary to degrade the very large and strong insurgent support zones along the borders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Institute for the Study of War
• Military juntas, initially welcomed with hope for stability in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, have largely failed to deliver on their promises, eroding public trust. DISA
• Low risk of crowding out funding in Nigeria (which represents three quarters of the total population Malaria Consortium targets with philanthropic funding across Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Togo). GiveWell
• Recent military coups have complicated Western efforts to counter VEO threats in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. US Army War College - Publications
• Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have been racked by a widening Islamist insurgency for more than a decade that has killed thousands, displaced millions and created security threats to mining operations. Kaieteur News
• The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised significant security concerns for Nigeria, with experts warning of potential threats from insurgent groups. Businessday NG
• The withdrawal of Western forces from Niger, Chad, Mali, and Burkina Faso has created a security vacuum in the Sahel region, making it easier for jihadist groups to plan and carry out attacks. Truth Nigeria
• Threat 1: Loss of Transit Trade Transit trade has long been a lifeline for Ghana's Tema Port, serving as the gateway for landlocked countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. GhanaWeb
• Tensions between France and Francophone African countries that started with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso will likely escalate as more francophone countries reassess their historical ties with the former colonial power. African Newspage | Reporting Africa's Development

Last updated: 17 June 2025