Burkina Faso's junta claims to have foiled 'yet another attempt at destabilisation'

In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast, claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plot to assassinate junta leader Ibrahim Traoré last weekend. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and over 20 other African countries to its visa bond list. Plus we report on how films made in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria are growing in popularity well beyond the region.

Jan 8, 2026 - 17:00
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Burkina Faso's junta claims to have foiled 'yet another attempt at destabilisation'
In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast, claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plot to assassinate junta leader Ibrahim Traoré last weekend. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and over 20 other African countries to its visa bond list. Plus we report on how films made in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria are growing in popularity well beyond the region.

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