The G5 Sahel countries.
More than a dozen civilians have died after a bus hit an improvised explosive device in northern Burkina Faso. Most of those who were killed were students who were reportedly on the way back from a school break.
The G5 Sahel countries.
Map of Burkina Faso.
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