Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know
WEBOct 5, 2022 · On January 24, Burkina Faso’s army, led by Damiba, announced it had deposed President Roch Kabore after more than six years in power, following several days of unrest in the capital Ouagadougou.
Gunfire near home of Burkina Faso’s leader after army mutiny - AP News
WEBJan 23, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Gunfire rang out late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso’s embattled President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, raising the specter that a military coup might still be under way after mutinous soldiers seized a military base earlier in the day.
Ouagadougou | AP News
WEBOct 14, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The United States is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that could lead to the capture of Congo’s top jihadi, who leads an affiliate of the Islamic State group. March 3, 2023. More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say.
Ouagadougou, BF Breaking News Headlines Today - Ground News
WEBStay current with all the latest and breaking news about Ouagadougou, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 126 stories have been published about Ouagadougou which Ground News has aggregated in …
Burkina Faso coup: Gunshots in capital and roads blocked - BBC
WEBOct 1, 2022 · Gunshots were heard in Burkina Faso's capital city Ouagadougou on Saturday and helicopters have circled overhead. Protesters started a fire outside the French embassy - an attack condemned "with...
Heavy gunfire, soldiers on the streets in Burkina Faso capital - Al Jazeera
WEBSep 30, 2022 · Several main roads in Ouagadougou were blocked by troops. The whereabouts of coup leader-turned president Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba were not immediately known but a statement from his government...
Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup
WEBOct 1, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Angry protesters attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital Saturday after supporters of the West African nation’s new coup leader accused France of harboring the ousted interim president, a charge French authorities vehemently denied.
‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says
WEBOct 2, 2022 · Protesters target France’s embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag, believing Moscow can help the Burkinabe army defeat armed groups.
Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
WEBOct 1, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night to confirm the ouster of President Paul-Henri Damiba, the second coup...
As soldiers mutiny in Burkina Faso, government dismisses talk of …
WEBJan 24, 2022 · OUAGADOUGOU, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Sustained gunfire rang out from military camps in Burkina Faso on Sunday as mutinying soldiers demanded more support for their fight against Islamist militants and...