A flock of sheep in a livestock market as Muslims prepare for the Tabaski celebration in Dakar, Senegal, Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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Burkina Faso has suspended the export of all livestock in a bid to ensure the availability of animals on the domestic market. The measure has been largely welcomed but has hit livestock traders hard.
A flock of sheep in a livestock market as Muslims prepare for the Tabaski celebration in Dakar, Senegal, Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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By Joel Kouam in Ouagadougou
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23 minutes ago

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