Burkinabé

/ ˌbɜːkɪnəˈbeɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burkina Faso or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burkina Faso

Example Sentences

The 2002 race provided Bourgi with another colourful story, when a representative of Burkinabe leader Blaise Compaoré arrived in Paris with a large sum of money concealed in djembe drums.

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A previous report from the watchdog accused the Burkinabè military of massacring at least 223 civilians in February.

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Videos which circulated on social media and reportedly confirmed by the group showed the Burkinabè military leader being guarded by men in uniforms featuring Russian flags.

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The Bear Brigade is said to be responsible for guarding senior Burkinabè officials, including Capt Traoré, whose leadership has been threatened before.

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They arrived in the same month when gunshots were fired in the Burkinabè capital near the presidential palace, heightening speculation about growing opposition to the junta leader, who claimed to have thwarted a coup attempt last year.

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