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Sécurité - 18 décembre 2025

New Russian Mercenaries Arrive in Ouagadougou

Par Sarah Ndaya2 min de lectureEnglish

Ouagadougou, December 14, 2025 - A contingent of Russian mercenaries arrived in Ouagadougou on December 14, 2025, sources confirmed.

The arrival is part of ongoing military cooperation and security arrangements in the country, though details regarding their mission, deployment, or duration of stay have not been officially disclosed. Observers note that their presence reflects Burkina Faso’s continued reliance on foreign private military support to bolster national security operations.

Authorities have yet to comment on the exact role these mercenaries will play in the country’s security framework.

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