Anti-Terrorist Militias in Burkina Faso: Animists, Christians, Muslims – and AK-47’s
by Joseph Hammond KAYA, Burkina Faso— Kibsa Ouedraogo is proud of the wooden idols that declare his animist faith. The entrance to his home is guarded by large figures carved from dark wood. At their feet are a few empty bottles of tequila left as offerings. Inside Ouedraogo’s modest sitting room is a wide array …