Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Military Aircraft Over Airspace Claim

Burkina Faso reportedly compelled a Nigerian Air Force C-130 carrying 11 soldiers to land after alleging unauthorised airspace entry. The incident has raised fresh diplomatic and security sensitivities in the region.

The episode comes amid heightened Sahel-coastal tensions and underscores the importance of clear overflight protocols in West African security coordination.

2025-12-09

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2025-12-09