Several local protesters were injured after French soldiers fired warning shots into a civilian blockade. French soldiers in Burkina Faso shot and injured at least four protesters on Saturday amid a three-day standoff in the town of Kaya. The French soldiers were on their way to Niger when they were stopped. Their presence in Burkina Faso, however, has been limited at the request of the government. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Burkina Faso Governance Europe and Africa By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 21, 2021 20:39 UTC