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Army officer takes charge in Burkina Faso, ousting general

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

(Reuters) – An officer in Burkina Faso’s presidential guard seized power on Saturday promising to lead the West African country to elections after the resignation

Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore to BBC: What I’m doing is legal

YoopyaOct 29, 2014July 15, 20230

Tens of thousands of people have protested in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, against moves to extend the president’s 27-year rule. Security forces fired tear gas

Thousands protest Burkina Faso leader’s push for another term, police tear gas crowd

YoopyaOct 29, 2014July 15, 20230

By BRAHIMA OUEDRAOGO, Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Police used tear gas on Tuesday to disperse an opposition protest in Burkina Faso’s capital,

Clashes at Burkina Faso protest against leader’s plan to extend rule

YoopyaOct 29, 2014July 15, 20230

By Joe Penney and Mathieu Bonkoungou OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Police fired teargas at rock-throwing protesters after tens of thousands marched through Burkina Faso’s capital on

Burkina Faso government seeks referendum to extend president’s rule

YoopyaOct 22, 2014July 15, 20230

By Mathieu Bonkoungou OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s government will submit a bill for parliament to call a referendum on removing a two-term limit for

Mali armed groups, govt postpone talks

kiemtarJan 11, 2013January 11, 20130

Ouagadougou – Talks planned for Thursday between the Malian government and two armed groups from the country’s north, Ansar Dine and the MNLA, have been