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Can political changes defeat Burkina Faso’s insurgents?

President Kaboré has appointed a new prime minister amid growing anger over insecurity

Burkina Faso has been battling an escalating insurgency since 2014.
Islamist militants allied to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group have are threatening security.
More than 70 people were killed in militant attacks in November.
And people have taken to the streets in frustration.
The President has appointed a new prime minister and promised to tackle the militants.

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