Burkina Faso Civilians remained caught in crossfire between jihadists and govt forces, and Ouagadougou continued to draw closer to other military govts in Sahel region.

The article focuses on the heightened levels of violence in Burkina Faso, with a heavy toll on civilians, including attacks by suspected jihadist militants in various regions. It mentions Burkina Faso, along with Mali and Niger, announced its withdrawal from the G5 Sahel and revealed plans to form a three-state confederation with the aim of establishing a stabilisation fund, investment bank, and eventually a common currency.