Burkina Faso Military Releases President Kafando
September 23, 2015
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Burkina Faso Military Releases President Kafando

The African Union has threatened Burkina Faso with sanctions unless power was handed over to…

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Buhari condemns Burkina Faso coup, demands restoration of civil authority
September 23, 2015
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Buhari condemns Burkina Faso coup, demands restoration of civil authority

The former military ruler and his government in Abuja said they “unreservedly condemn” the takeover,…

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Burkina Faso coup: Compaore’s ally named new leader
September 23, 2015
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Burkina Faso coup: Compaore’s ally named new leader

Officers from the RSP linked to Compaore on Wednesday burst into a cabinet meeting and…

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Burkina’s ex-military honcho Diendere emerges from the shadows
September 22, 2015
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Burkina’s ex-military honcho Diendere emerges from the shadows

The United States has condemned the military takeover in Burkina Faso and called for the…

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Military ‘coup’ in Burkina Faso, president, PM to be released
September 22, 2015
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Military ‘coup’ in Burkina Faso, president, PM to be released

OFEIBEA QUIST-ARCTON, BYLINE: The coup was announced on national radio and television a day after…

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Violence erupts at Burkina Faso hotel where mediators gather
September 22, 2015
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Violence erupts at Burkina Faso hotel where mediators gather

But civil society groups – who played a major role in the uprising that toppled…

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Burkina Faso Coup Leaders Release Interim President Kafando
September 22, 2015
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Burkina Faso Coup Leaders Release Interim President Kafando

Two other ministers detained with the president and prime minister are also said to have…

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Presidential Guard Arrests Interim Leader, Announces Takeover Of Burkina Faso
September 20, 2015
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Presidential Guard Arrests Interim Leader, Announces Takeover Of Burkina Faso

The soldiers reportedly belong to the Presidential Security Regiment on Wednesday interrupted a cabinet meeting…

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Buhari Condemns Burkina Faso Coup
September 20, 2015
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Buhari Condemns Burkina Faso Coup

The coup leaders also announced the dissolution of the interim government and parliament, which had…

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United Nations chief condemns Burkina Faso coup
September 19, 2015
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United Nations chief condemns Burkina Faso coup

Senegalese President Macky Sall and Beninese President Thomas Yayi Boni, due in Ouagadougou as representatives…

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