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Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022

Summit with ex-Burkina president Compaore hit by no-shows, protests

Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Damiba's planned reconciliation summit of former presidents got off to a rocky start on Friday as two declined to attend and another faced protests outside his house over the participation of former strongman Blaise Compaore.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Burkina Faso ex-President Roch Kabore allowed out of detention

Burkina Faso former President Roch Kabore, who had been detained since he was toppled in a military coup in January, has been allowed to return to his family home, the country's interim government said in a statement on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

After a fourth coup in West Africa, it's time to rethink international response

The latest coup in Burkina Faso is the fourth in Africa’s Sahel region in less than 18 months. The other three were carried out in August 2020 in Mali, in April 2021 in Chad, and Mali’s “coup within a coup” last May.

The Conversation · Jan 31, 2022

ECOWAS due to discuss response to Burkina Faso coup

Meeting comes hours after new military ruler addresses nation for first time since overthrowing President Roch Kabore.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022

Burkina Faso: Military coup prompts fears of further instability

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2022

Pro-coup supporters rally in Burkina Faso as UN condemns takeover

Several hundred people gathered in the capital Ouagadougou to show support for the country’s new military government.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022

Burkina Faso crowd celebrates West Africa's latest coup

More than 1,000 people gathered in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday in support of a coup that a day earlier ousted President Roch Kabore, dissolved government, suspended the constitution and closed borders.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Who is Paul-Henri Damiba, leader of the Burkina Faso coup?

The 41-year-old was promoted by President Kabore to commander of Burkina Faso’s third military region in December.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022

Burkina Faso military coup: How the world reacted

The UN, the West African bloc ECOWAS and the African Union condemn power grab by mutinous soldiers.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022