Burkina faso protests
Gunmen kill 3 soldiers, 2 others, in north Burkina Faso government
Attacks by Islamist militants in Burkina Faso were rare before a major strike by al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
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Burkina Faso court charges general, ex-minister over coup
At least 11 people were killed and 271 injured as the presidential guard crushed protests.
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Burkina Faso army enters capital to disarm coup leaders
Burkina Faso’s main airport denied a Togolese airplane permission to land, a control tower official said.
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Crisis in Burkina Faso rages on
At least 10 people were killed & more than 100 injured in street clashes with soldiers since the coup.
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Burkina to return to civilian rule after coup
The coup has also been condemned by the United States, former colonial power France and the United Nations.
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AU suspends Burkina Faso, threatens sanctions
The African Union gave coup leaders until 22 September to restore the transitional government.
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Burkina Faso: Senegalese president to mediate today
This follows the death of three people and yesterday's military coup in Ougadougou.
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Burkina Faso reshuffles govt 3 months before elections
The reshuffle, announced late on Sunday, follows talks with political, religious & civil society leaders.
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Burkina backs military to drive reform agenda
Colonel Isaac Zida's pledges of reforms are popular.
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Burkina Faso names Kafando transitional president
The former foreign minister Michel Kafando will serve as transitional president.
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Burkina factions, army agree on make-up of transitional authority
The charter will return the West African nation to civilian rule and guide it to elections late next year.
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Burkina Faso: Parties adopt transition plan
Political parties & civil groups have adopted a transitional plan, after the ousting of the president.
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Burkina Faso: Zida fears for country's stability
Isaac Zida agreed to Burkina Faso having elections next November and says a civilian will lead the transition.
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Burkina Faso: Parties reach pact on transitional govt
The crisis talks in Ouagadougou ended without a deal on who will head the transitional government.
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West African leaders open talks with Zida
A delegation of West African presidents opened talks with Burkina Faso's new military leader Isaac Zida.
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Burkina Faso: Transitional government to be installed
The military will install a transitional body after President Blaise Compaoré's exit.
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Army clears protesters, fires warning shots in Burkina Faso
Compaore’s 27 years in charge of the landlocked former French colony ended abruptly on Friday.
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Hundreds protest in Burkina Faso capital against army’s power grab
Protesters gathered against the army taking over after President Blaise Compaore’s resignation.
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Soldiers vie for power after Burkina Faso president quits
Troops loyal to the officer, Lieutenant Colonel Issaac Zida, patrolled the quiet streets of the capital.
