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October 04, 2022
Burkina Faso: Is Recent Coup a Boon for Russia?
A close ally of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with his own private militia was quick to praise Friday's power grab by Captain Ibrahim Traore. The new junta accused France of… Read more »
October 03, 2022
West Africa: Ousted Burkina Faso Leader Damiba in Togo After Coup - Govt
Togo's government has confirmed reports that Burkina Faso's ousted coup leader Paul-Henri Damiba fled there following a mutiny of junior officers. Meanwhile, ECOWAS envoys were… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Leader Agrees to Quit After Mutiny
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba offered his resignation, two days after junior military officers rebelled against his rule. The West African country is experiencing a coup within a coup… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Junta Chief Urges Coup Leaders to 'Come to Their Senses'
Burkina Faso's junta leader Damiba -- whom military officers claim to have ousted -- urged coup plotters to avoid a "fratricidal war." Damiba himself came to power in a coup less… Read more »
October 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: New Coup Leader Blames Violence On 'Counteroffensive'
The leader of Friday's coup has accused the military man he deposed of plotting a counter-offensive with French aid. Violence has persisted in the capital with gunshots heard. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Burkina Faso: Dozens Dead After Bus Hits Improvised Explosive Device
At least 35 civilians have been reported killed and dozens more injured in Burkina Faso. The vehicle was traveling in an area where Islamist militants have escalated attacks in… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Burkina Faso: Dozens Killed in Militant Violence
Islamist militants killed at least 22 people and injured several others in Burkina Faso, a government official said. Read more »
July 03, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS Lifts Economic Sanctions on Mali, Accepts Burkina Faso Transition Plan
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers agreed to return to… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Burkina Faso: Gunmen Kill 50 Civilians in Flare-Up of Violence
The victims were attacked while trying to escape a blockade set up by extremists, survivors said. The area of eastern Burkina Faso has seen a recent surge in attacks. Read more »
October 30, 2014
Burkina Faso: Army Takes Over, Compaore's Whereabouts Unknown
The chief of Burkina Faso's army has dissolved the government and said that a transitional government will be formed. The announcement came shortly after the president reportedly… Read more »
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