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Former PM Kabore Wins Burkina Faso Polls

The result follows a year of turmoil that saw the West African country's former leader deposed, and the military attempt a coup.

Burkina Faso: Kabore Elected President of Burkina Faso in Milestone Election

Deutsche Welle, 1 December 2015

Roch Marc Christian Kabore has won Burkina Faso's presidential election, officials said. The result follows a year of turmoil that saw the West African country's former leader… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Is New Leader Too Close to the Old Regime?

Deutsche Welle, 1 December 2015

New Burkinabe President Kabore faces many challenges, including probing crimes committed under longtime leader Blaise Compaore. It won't be easy. Kabore himself was a member of the… Read more »

Photo: Joe Penney/Reuters

Roch Marc Christian Kabore votes during the presidential and legislative election at a polling station in Ouagadougou on November 29.

Burkina Faso: People Will Hold the New Government to Account, Whatever the Result, Says Apolitical Ouagadougou Street Artist

RFI, 30 November 2015

Franco-Burkinabe illustrator and artist Marto has been wryly watching from the sidelines over the past year as Burkina Faso was rocked by a popular uprising, failed coup attempt… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Ban Welcomes Peaceful Elections, Salutes Strong Participation of Women At Polls

UN News, 30 November 2015

The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso over the weekend and… Read more »

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Low Turnout in Burkina Faso Elections

Burkina Faso voters have elected a president and parliament, one year after a violent public uprising forced the West African country's long-time leader out of office. Read more »
- Burkina Faso: Low Turnout in Burkina Faso Elections
- Burkina Faso: Nation Holding Elections After a Year of Political Limbo
'Decisive Moment for African Democracy' - John Kerry

"This is a decisive moment for democracy in Africa," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says in an AllAfrica guest column. "In Africa, as elsewhere, there is a deep hunger for ... Read more »
- Africa: 'Decisive Moment for Democracy' - John Kerry
- Africa: An Early Warning Ahead of High-Risk Elections

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