Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, thousands of demonstrators gathered on Saturday in several large cities, to support Captain Ibrahim Traoré and denounce the "destabilization desires" of the country.
In Ouagadougou, where the large market remained closed, demonstrators burned a French flag and that of the European Union in support of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who came to power in a coup on September 30, 2022.
Thursday, during a televised interview, Captain Traoré denounced the actions of a coalition against Burkina Faso, claiming to have turned to "strategic allies" such as Russia and Turkey. The country has witnessed two military coups, and jihadist violence has spiraled and claimed more than 10,000 lives.
Go to video
Alliance of Sahel States puts on show of unity through inaugural games
00:48
Death toll in Kenyan anti-government protests rises to 16, says rights group
01:02
Heavy police presence in Nairobi ahead of anniversary protests
01:31
Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025
02:20
Protests in Kenya set to escalate, warns political analyst
01:51
Police shoot man at close range during Kenyan protests