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Burkina Faso: Army Chief Takes Over
DW, 31 October 2014
The head of Burkina Faso's armed forces has taken power after mass demonstrations forced President Blaise Compaore to resign. There have been days of violent protests against the… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Army Says Compaoré No Longer in Power
RFI, 31 October 2014
French Foreign Affairs Secretary Laurent Fabius on Friday called for calm in Burkina Faso as protesters took to the streets after President Blaise Compaoré refused to leave… Read more »
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Africa: Test of African Democracy - Burkina and Beyond
allAfrica, 30 October 2014
On Thursday the former soldier who seized power in Burkina Faso 27 years ago agreed to negotiate with opponents. The announcement was a response to massive popular demonstrations… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Compaoré Quits After Army Takes Power
DW, 31 October 2014
The president of Burkina Faso has stepped down after days of protests demanding his resignation. The demonstrators had been angered by Blaise Compaore's plan to run for a fifth… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Anti-Compaore Protests Resume
DW, 31 October 2014
Protesters have again taken to the streets of the capital of Burkina Faso to demand that the president step down immediately. This comes a day after violent protests convinced him… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Compaoré's Bid to Extend His Rule Backfires
ISS, 31 October 2014
The vote on the controversial bill to change the Burkina Faso constitution to allow President Blaise Compaoré to run for a third term was scheduled for yesterday, 30… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Revolution or Protest?
Chatham House, 30 October 2014
Have we been watching Burkina Faso's people power revolution – or just a wave of angry urban protest that will be contained as President Blaise Compaoré's regime… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: AU Deeply Concerned By the Unfolding Situation in Burkina Faso
African Union, 30 October 2014
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has expressed deep concern about the unfolding situation in Burkina Faso and is following… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Army Forces Compaoré Out
RFI, 31 October 2014
French Foreign Affairs Secretary Laurent Fabius on Friday called for calm in Burkina Faso as protesters prepared to take to the streets after President Blaise Compaoré… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Chambas - 'Do Everything to Help Burkina Faso'
DW, 31 October 2014
Protests resumed in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, on Friday with demonstrators demanding President Blaise Compaore step down. The UN special envoy spoke about the situation… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: President's Departure 'Non-Negotiable'
DW, 31 October 2014
As Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore refuses to immediately resign, leader of the opposition Benewende Sankara says the president is "duping the people.' At least 30… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: I Won't Resign - Compaore
allAfrica, 31 October 2014
Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore refused to resign in the face of violent protests against his 30-year rule, saying instead he will lead a transitional government after… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Compaore Says Will Step Down As Burkina Faso President
DW, 30 October 2014
Burkina Faso's president says he is ready to discuss a transitional government. Blaise Compaore has pledged to hand over power once the interim regime runs its course. Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Security Deteriorates As Protests Spread Across Burkina Faso
DW, 30 October 2014
Ire over a planned change to Burkina Faso's constitutional amendment has sparked widespread protests. Government buildings have come under attack - including parliament - as have… Read more »