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Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants capture Burkina Faso army outpost in Pensa

Breaking: Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants seize a Burkina Faso army outpost in Pensa, escalating the conflict in the region. Discover the latest developments and implications.

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Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants capture Burkina Faso army outpost in Pensa
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#BREAKING | Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) have captured a Burkina Faso army outpost in the village of Pensa. This incident occurred in the Kaya area of north-central Burkina Faso.

The capture of the outpost marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict involving militant groups in the region. The situation in Burkina Faso has been increasingly tense, with various armed groups operating in the area.

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