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News from Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)

Burkina Faso isTense

Much worse than usualBelow usual for 3 days

Last 14 days

Oct 9Oct 22

Why

  1. Burkina Faso's parliament voted to restore the death penalty for five offences.

    20 eventsallafrica.com, ghanaiantimes.com.gh, graphic.com.ghSource

What happened

  • Statements4%
  • Cooperation52%
  • Criticism24%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure9%
  • Fighting11%

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