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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?

A recent spate of reported attacks by Islamist militants have raised questions about the military government's ability to provide security for Burkinabes

Burkina Faso's military is facing increased pressure after reports of a recent spate of Β the deadly attacks of soldiers by jihadist fighters. Β The Junta government lead by Ibrahim Traore ,has kept mum about this incidents.

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Presenter:Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Nyasha Michelle, Claudia Efemini and Joseph Keen in London. Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Craig Kingham
Editors:Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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