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Attackers Strike Burkina Faso’s Capital
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Unidentified armed attackers have coordinated an assault on key targets in Ouagadougou.
Plus we have more from Sierra Leone, as the country’s March 7 general election approaches.
And what do aid workers really do? Our satirical resident presidents debate the topic.
(Image: People watch as black smoke rises after multiple attacks in Ouagadougou. Credit: Getty Images)
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Fri 2 Mar 201815:06GMT
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Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.


