By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
In Burkina Faso, former political and military officials and journalists are being targeted by the justice system, with some facing arrest warrants and extradition requests. Accused of glorifying terrorism or inciting rebellion, several live in exile, notably in Ivory Coast, according to RFI.
Burkina Faso has issued an international arrest warrant against Ivorian activist Camille Makosso, suspected of terrorism and glorifying terrorism over his online posts, according to RFI. More than 45 people and entities are targeted by anti-terrorism proceedings opened in Ouagadougou, including former ministers, former officers, journalists and exiled activists.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Netafrique ·
Burkina Faso’s judiciary is seeking the extradition of 14 people, who are wanted abroad under international arrest warrants for terrorism offences, according to Sidwaya. In total, forty-five natural and legal persons are involved in these proceedings, and the requests have been sent to Ivory Coast, the United States and France.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Sidwaya ·
Prosecutor General Désiré Sawadogo announced on 13 November 2026 that Burkinabe courts are investigating terrorism cases targeting several individuals and entities, including former transitional president Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba and François Compaoré. Ivorian activist Camille Makosso is being prosecuted for glorification of terrorism.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Lefaso.net ·
Burkina Faso has issued an international arrest warrant against Camille Makosso, an influencer from Ivory Coast, on charges of alleged terrorism-related offences. Prosecutor General Pinguedewindé Désiré Sawadogo made the information public on Friday 13 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, according to Fraternité Matin. The warrant is part of a wave of anti-terrorism proceedings targeting more than 45 people and entities.
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52,325 Burkinabè return from Guinea, including 11,328 childrenAs of 13 November 2026, 52,325 Burkinabè have returned from Guinea, including 11,328 children, according to Lefaso.net. The count is rising quickly: 26,624 people had been recorded on 10 November, then 45,406 the day before, and the sixth convoy, received on Friday, brought a further 6,919 people. These returns follow Guinean measures against irregular gold mining.
In Mbour, Kiiraay accuses Pastef MPs of threatening investmentsAt a meeting in Mbour, Kiiraay officials accused Pastef MPs of putting several vital investments for the department at risk by opposing finance bills examined by the National Assembly. In the same debate, Aminata Touré singled out Ousmane Sonko.The week in Africa
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