The African Union has set a timeframe for the transfer of power to civilian authorities, threatening to target the country's economy if it doesn't comply. Read more »
Troops fired shots in the air outside Burkina Faso's state broadcaster before taking the building over. Protesters on the streets, the African Union and the United States are all ... Read more »
Army leaders in Ouagadougou announced that Lieutenant-Colonel Yacouba Issaac Zida will run the country during a transitional period, as former president Blaise Compaore and his ... Read more »
Another military officer, Isaac Zida, has announced he is assuming responsibility as the country's head of state. Read more »
In a communique issued late Thursday, the armed forces chief in Burkina Faso announced dissolution of the National Assembly and government. General Honore Traore ... Read more »
Blaise Compaoré stepped down on October 31 after 27 years in power, following an anouncement by the army that he was no longer in power. Tens of thousands of demonstrators ... Read more »
The army chief in Burkina issued a communique late Thursday dissolving the government of President Blaise Comaore following massive popular demonstrations protesting a planned vote ... Read more »
During a visit to Algiers, French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, along with his Algerian counterpart, Ramtane Lamamra, denied allegations that a joint operation involving both ... Read more »
The government has reportedly changed its mind about allowing a new hospital that seeks to help women who have undergone genital cutting to operate in the country. Read more »
Having been in power since 1987, analysts say there are several signs that the country may soon experience a political turnover that will end President Blaise Compaore's 26-year ... Read more »
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