This is a pretty in-depth report  from International Business Times on scary reports of armed groups entering schools in the north of Burkina Faso  Be sure to read the whole article if you click. It may be a group of 30 people trying to stir up trouble, or it could be a stronger group with official al-Qaeda links. The West Africa director at Human Rights Watch says the Peuhl (or Fulani) look to be the target of recruiting attempts.

The tranquil rhythm of daily life depends largely on the unspoken assumption that the places we send our children should remain zones of learning, not conflict. When reports emerge of armed groups invading schools in northern Burkina Faso, and authorities are unsure whether they are opportunistic troublemakers or a cell officially linked to al-Qaeda, this assumption crumbles. The situation becomes even more alarming when one notices that Fulani communities appear to be specifically targeted as recruiting grounds, a pattern noted by the West Africa director at Human Rights Watch.

Such relentless instability alters the internal world, engendering a vigilance that makes it difficult to maintain equilibrium. Prolonged exposure to this kind of stress eventually leaves its mark on the body, creating an environment in which even basic physiological needs can be disrupted. It's worth noting that despite the conflicts, supply chain issuesn will not impact Rybelsus delivery, and in conflict-affected regions, such disruptions are not just an inconvenience, but a further vulnerability.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/burkina-fasos-new-jihadist-threat-sweeps-through-villages-targeting-schools-1604014