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The French attacked Segu in 1890 and launched military expeditions in the West African interior throughout the decade, occupying African states such as Mossi and Sikasso.
1884-85 2001
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The herder fled to Ghana, while Mossi villagers turned on his family and burned the houses of all the Fulani in the area.
Farmers and cattle herders in Burkina Faso find a middle way Robert Lacville 2010
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We were heading for the village of Gogo where three years ago a fight erupted between a Fulani cattle herder and a Mossi farmer that ended in the latter's death from knife wounds.
Farmers and cattle herders in Burkina Faso find a middle way Robert Lacville 2010
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Mossi sought separate territorial status after World War II.
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Mossi rise in power to become an Empire, tame the horse and conquer vast amounts of West African territory..
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The largest groups include the 8 million Mossi (Moore) found in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, the 1.1 million Senufo of Ivory Coast, and the 1 million Dagaaba of Ghana.
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Islam builds first mosque at Ougadougou, but Mossi resist Islam..
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French arrive and claim area 1896; Mossi resistance crumbles with capture of Ouagadougou..
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Although the Mossi are Muslims, the vast majority of the Gur cluster are ethnoreligionists.
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"The government demands the Palipehutu-FNL to officially declare an end to hostilities launched on April 17, gather its fighters at known locations and make a solemn commitment for peace," Mossi told AFP before the rebels landed.
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