Burkina Faso
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:37:55 GMTIs Recent Coup a Boon for Russia?
[DW] A close ally of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with his own private militia was quick to praise Friday's power grab by Captain Ibrahim Traore. The new junta accused France of seeking to stage a coup within a coup.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:26:38 GMTNew Junta Vows to Respect Timeline for Return to Civilian Rule
[RFI] Calm returned to Burkina Faso's capital on Monday after the country's military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months. His replacement, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has promised that a new civilian or mi...
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:45:25 GMTOusted Burkina Faso Leader Damiba in Togo After Coup - Govt
[DW] Togo's government has confirmed reports that Burkina Faso's ousted coup leader Paul-Henri Damiba fled there following a mutiny of junior officers. Meanwhile, ECOWAS envoys were being sent to Ouagadougou.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:33:24 GMTBurkina Faso Coup Raises More Concerns About Democratic Stability in Africa
[Premium Times] "The world is increasingly moving from democracy to illiberalism, and in West Africa's case, the pace of the slide towards illiberal democracy, and now into full-blown military dictatorship is alarming..."
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:19:00 GMTMorocco Expresses Deep Concern Following Events in Burkina Faso
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco expresses its deep concern following the events in Burkina Faso in recent days, said Monday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:33:20 GMTBurkina Faso Coup - Deposed Military Ruler Resigns
[Premium Times] Burkina Faso experienced its second coup in 2022 last Friday.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:01:44 GMTBurkina Faso Junta Leader Agrees to Quit After Mutiny
[DW] Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba offered his resignation, two days after junior military officers rebelled against his rule. The West African country is experiencing a coup within a coup after January's military takeover.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:14:14 GMTAnti-French Anger Grips Burkina Faso in Wake of Second Military Coup
[RFI] Burkina Faso has been hit by confusion and uncertainty after suffering its second military coup in a year - with gunshots fired in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday and protesters starting a fire outside the French embassy.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:11:55 GMTJunta Chief Urges Coup Leaders to 'Come to Their Senses'
[DW] Burkina Faso's junta leader Damiba -- whom military officers claim to have ousted -- urged coup plotters to avoid a "fratricidal war." Damiba himself came to power in a coup less than a year ago.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:10:46 GMTBurkinabes React to News of 2nd Coup in 8 Months
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Soldiers took over Burkina Faso's state broadcaster Friday night to announce they had deposed President Paul Henri Damiba, after just eight months in power.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:46:10 GMTProtesters Attack French Embassy As Ousted President Signs Resignation
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- On Sunday afternoon and throughout last night, large groups of protesters took to the streets of Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, attacking the French embassy, burning tires and waving Russian flags. Chaos has de...
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:59:25 GMTThe Fight We Are Engaged in Is Not About Power - New Military Leader
[VOA] Burkina Faso's new military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore told VOA in an interview Saturday he is not looking for a confrontation with Burkinabe forces that might be supporting the ousted junta.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:31:11 GMTFears of Another Coup as Gunfire Heard In Capital Ouagadougou
[allAfrica] The sound of gunfire in the capital Ouagadougou has raised fears of yet another coup. Residents were woken on September 30, 2022 by weapons fired in various camps in the capital. Soldiers reportedly fired heavy weapons at the Baba Sy Ouag...
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:28:16 GMTNew Coup Leader Blames Violence On 'Counteroffensive'
[DW] The leader of Friday's coup has accused the military man he deposed of plotting a counter-offensive with French aid. Violence has persisted in the capital with gunshots heard.
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:31:49 GMTUN Chief Condemns Any Attempt to Seize Power By the Force of Arms
[UN News] The UN Secretary-General expressed on Saturday his deep concern regarding the unfolding developments in Burkina Faso, where according to media reports, a group of military officers overthrew the man who had seized power in a coup only nine ...
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:36:57 GMTArmy Announces Overthrow of Military Government
[VOA] Burkina Faso's army captain, Ibrahim Traore, announced Friday evening that the army had seized power and ousted military leader Paul Henri Damiba, who himself had taken power in a coup only eight months ago.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:22:46 GMTHeavy Gunfire in Burkina Faso Capital, Soldiers On Streets
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Troops in Burkina Faso have blocked streets in the capital, and state TV has stopped broadcasting after reports of heavy gunfire near the military camp where the country's junta leader is based. The signs point to a possible coup...
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:52:43 GMTAU Commission Chair Unequivocally Condemns the Second Takeover of Power By Force in Burkina Faso.
[African Union] Addis Ababa -- In strong support of ECOWAS, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, and in conformity with the Lomé Declaration of Year 2000, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governan...
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:50:52 GMTFides Sources - 'Shooting Started At Half Past Four This Morning'
[Agenzia Fides] Ouagadougou -- "We are waiting to know what is happening, but it seems that an attempted coup d'etat is underway", Church sources from Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, told Fides, where the population woke up to the sound of guns...
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:12:25 GMTHeavy Gunfire Near Burkina Faso Presidential Palace Sparks Fears of Mutiny
[RFI] Shots and a large blast were heard early Friday morning around Burkina Faso's presidential palace and the headquarters of its military junta, which seized power in a coup last January. The state broadcaster is functioning intermittently.
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:07 GMTBurkina Faso Lash Gambia to Cruise to 2nd Round of U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
[The Point] Burkina Faso U-23 team on Tuesday lashed The Gambia U-23 team 2-1 in their second-leg fixture played at the Stade Marrakech Complex in Morocco to sail to the second round of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:26:19 GMT11 Dead, Dozens Missing After Militants Attack Convoy
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso says an Islamist militant attack on an aid convoy has left 11 troops dead and dozens of civilians missing.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:00:52 GMTGambia to Amuse Burkina Faso in Africa U-23 Qualifiers Today
[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team will Tuesday 27 September 2022 entertain Burkina Faso in the second-leg fixture of the 2023 Africa U-23 qualifiers at the Stade de Marrakech Complex in Morocco at 6pm.
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:56:14 GMTHigh-Level Panel On Security, Development in Sahel Launched
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African leaders have launched a high-level panel to assess the situation in the Sahel and make recommendations on ways to foster international engagement and map out responses to the region's compl...
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:23:38 GMTAir Traffic Controllers Strike Disrupts Flights in West Africa
[RFI] Flights in and out of airports in a number of countries in West and Central Africa have ground to a halt after air traffic controllers defied a ban and launched a "wildcat strike" on Friday to demand better working conditions.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:55 GMTGambia U-23 Beat Burkina Faso Away in AFCON Qualifiers
[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team yesterday, 21 September 2022, defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 away during their first leg of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Cotonou Stadium in Benin.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:37:18 GMTSuka Wind and Solar Energy Trains Burkinabe Students in Renewable Energy
[Ghanaian Times] Suka Wind and Solar Energy Limited, leading experts in solar energy and environmental management, has offered internship training for 10 students of Burkina Institute of Technology, to build capacity in renewable energy in the sub re...
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:04:05 GMTEgypt Condoles With Burkina Faso After Deadly Blast
[Egypt Online] Egypt expressed its sincerest condolences to Burkina Faso for the victims of an explosive device blast in the northern part of the country which killed and injured innocent civilians.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:12:51 GMTDozens Dead After Bus Hits Improvised Explosive Device
[DW] At least 35 civilians have been reported killed and dozens more injured in Burkina Faso. The vehicle was traveling in an area where Islamist militants have escalated attacks in recent years.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:30:52 GMTAlmost 2 Million People Displaced Amid Worst Food Crisis In A Decade - Aid Organisations
[Norwegian Refugee Council] Nearly one in 10 people in Burkina Faso have been displaced by conflict. Most worryingly, the rate of severe food insecurity has nearly doubled compared to last year, with over 600,000 people in emergency hunger levels dur...