News: Burkina Faso

We have started to collect the most important news related to Burkina Faso in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Burkina Faso: news

Burkinabe army 'to hand over power'

Monday, November 3rd 2014, 0:03

Burkina Faso's military pledges to install a transitional government after clashes in the capital sparked by its seizure of power.
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Shots fired at Burkina Faso state TV

Sunday, November 2nd 2014, 21:59

State TV in Burkina Faso is taken off air for several hours, after soldiers fire gunshots at its offices - forcing protesters and journalists to disperse.
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VIDEO: Tensions mount in Burkina Faso

Sunday, November 2nd 2014, 17:10

Tensions are mounting in Burkina Faso after Army chief Gen Honore Traore seized power following the ousting of Blaise Compaore from his 27-year presidency.
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UN rejects Burkina Faso army rule

Sunday, November 2nd 2014, 14:41

The UN and African Union warn military leaders who have seized power in Burkina Faso to hand power to civilians, as thousands gather to protest.
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VIDEO: 'Civilian must head Burkina transition'

Sunday, November 2nd 2014, 11:00

Opposition parties and civic groups in Burkina Faso have called a mass rally for Sunday in protest at the army takeover after the resignation of President Blaise Compaore.
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Army backs new Burkina Faso leader

Saturday, November 1st 2014, 20:34

Burkina Faso military chiefs back Lt-Col Isaac Zida as transitional president, an army statement says, appearing to end confusion over who is in charge.
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Confusion over Burkina Faso leader

Saturday, November 1st 2014, 12:50

A second military officer appears to have taken power in Burkina Faso, a third leader for the West African state in 24 hours.
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Burkina Faso's president resigns

Saturday, November 1st 2014, 2:14
related places: Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore resigns following violent protests, with army chief Honore Traore taking over as head of state.
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VIDEO: 'Crowds demand general steps down'

Friday, October 31st 2014, 22:51

Protesters in Burkina Faso are demanding that President Compaore's replacement Gen Traore step down, reports Laeila Adjovi from Ougadougou.
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Burkina Faso leader urged to resign

Friday, October 31st 2014, 12:38

Burkina Faso's opposition renews calls for the immediate resignation of President Blaise Compaore, as hundreds of protesters gather in the capital.
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VIDEO: 'Rage on the streets' in Burkina Faso

Friday, October 31st 2014, 7:07

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore says he will stay in power for a year under a transitional government, following a day of violent protests demanding his resignation.
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Emergency rule in Burkina Faso

Thursday, October 30th 2014, 21:03

Burkina Faso's military announces emergency measures after violent protests against President Compaore's bid to extend his 27-year rule.
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