Burkinabe Debate Successor to Compaore

Even if President Blaise Compaoré abides by the constitution and leaves power in 2015, his succession may still prove challenging as he has dominated the political scene for decades, reports the International Crisis Group.

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Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Debate Successor to Compaore (document)

International Crisis Group, 22 July 2013

For the first time since 1987, succession is being openly discussed in Burkina Faso. read more »

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Protesting against the high cost of living in Burkina Faso.

West Africa: Journalists From State-Owned Media Break Silence On Excessive Government Censorship (press release)

Media Foundation for West Africa, 17 July 2013

Journalists from the State-owned media are protesting the excessive censoring and editorial interference by the government and State agencies. read more »
Central African Republic: President Says 'Security Has Returned'

Voice of America, 16 July 2013

The Central African Republic's (CAR) rebel leader-turned-interim president, Michel Djotodia, said late Monday that "security has returned' to much of the CAR despite continued ... read more »
Burkina Faso: Police Attack Opposition Demonstrators

Media Foundation for West Africa, 8 July 2013

Several opposition demonstrators and journalists are reported to have been injured when police officers on June 29, 2013, fired tear gas to disrupt a protest march at Ouagadougou, ... read more »
Burkina Faso: Human Rights Reports: Burkina Faso (document)

United States Department of State, 19 April 2013

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY read more »
Burkina Faso: UN Expert Calls For Support To Protect Burkina Faso From Terrorism Threat

UN News Service, 12 April 2013

A United Nations independent expert today called for international support to ward off terrorism from Burkina Faso, stressing it remains vulnerable to radicalization and violent ... read more »

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Burkinabe Police Attack Opposition Demonstrators

Several persons are reported to have been injured when police fired tear gas at protesters who were demonstrating against the creation of a new chamber in the National Assembly. Read more »
- Burkina Faso: Police Attack Opposition Demonstrators
- Burkina Faso: Human Rights Reports: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Citizens Vote in Legislative Elections

About four million registered voters cast their ballots on Sunday to choose among 6,000 candidates competing for 127 seats in parliament. Read more »
- Burkina Faso: Voters Cast Ballots for Legislature
- Burkina Faso: Nation to Hold Two Simultaneous Votes

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