Terrorism: Burkina Faso and Egypt Aim to Tackle Funding Sources

Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Burkina Faso

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Terrorism: Burkina Faso and Egypt Aim to Tackle Funding Sources

Burkina Faso and Egypt agreed to strengthen their cooperation against terrorism financing during talks in Cairo on September 1. Foreign Ministers Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré and Badr Abdelatty discussed a comprehensive approach to reduce the financial capabilities of terrorist organizations. This cooperation is part of a broader bilateral relationship established since 1995, including areas such as security, education, and health.

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