Burkina Faso experienced the deadliest terrorist attacks since the conflict began, but analysts say the worst could be yet to come. 2021 marks the ninth year of conflict in Africa’s western Sahel, and in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, violence has only worsened. Amadou Agli, from Burkina Faso, fled the north of the country around three months ago after terrorists attacked nearby villages. France, which had 5,000 troops supporting Sahel security forces at the beginning of 2021, has said it will reduce that number to 3,000 by early 2022. After a difficult 2021, the Sahel conflict looks set to worsen as the new year begins.

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2021 19:53 UTC