Mali and Burkina Faso are intensifying their joint security and diplomatic efforts to counter the growing threats posed by armed groups along their shared borders. The move comes as a fresh wave of Burkinabè refugees arrives in Mali, fleeing escalating violence in their homeland. strengthening cross-border security ties Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as militant factions escalate their offensive operations. On June 17, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Sahel, launched a coordinated assault on a Volunteer Forces for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) outpost in Ouahigouya, the […]
Following the legislative approval of military programming a year ago, the government is now pivoting toward a comprehensive upgrade of the National Police. During the Council of Ministers session on June 25, 2026, a new security programming bill for the 2026-2030 period was officially adopted. This legislative move aligns with the vision shared by Vice-President […]
