Rival armed groups fight each other in Burkina Faso
JNIM and ISIL are fighting for control as Burkina Faso's state loses ground.
Why it matters: Instability in the Sahel.
Sources: Al Jazeera · See it on the globe
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Rival armed groups fight each other in Burkina Faso
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Beni, DR Congo on November 6, 2026. Newest first.
Jihadist groups have expanded.
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Armed men kill at least 33 in eastern DR Congo
Armed men killed at least 33 people in villages in North Kivu, an area hit by Ebola. Locals blame the ADF group, which pledged allegiance to ISIL in 2019.
Why it matters: Violence hampers health work in an Ebola-affected region.
Sources: Al Jazeera, UN News · See it on the globe