Tag: Burkina Faso
Captain Traore sworn in as interim Burkina Faso’s president, vows to fight jihadists
In this photo taken on October 15, 2022, Burkina Faso’s just-inaugurated President Ibrahim Traore attends a ceremony…
2nd coup in 2022, Burkina Faso soldiers overthrow military government,
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night…
For Sankara’s assassination, Burkina’s ex-president Compaore sentenced to life in jail
(AFP) A military court in Burkina Faso on Wednesday April 6, 2022 handed down a life term to former…
The danger of Military Coup pandemic across west Africa and…. By Chido Nwangwu
The danger of Military Coup pandemic across west Africa, Sahel and... By Chido Nwangwu Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston)…
Showdown in Burkina Faso; ECOWAS, USA, France, UN, Sahel G5 condemn military coup
As unrests and protests grow while constitutional order and elected leadership are sacked in the country of Burkina…
Gunfire at several army bases, soldiers mutiny over Burkina anti-jihadist strategy
Gunfire at several army bases, soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy in Burkina AFP: Soldiers in Burkina Faso staged…
Islamic jihadists massacre in Solhan village force thousands to flee
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com AFP: Burkina Faso's government said Tuesday (June 8, 2021) that more…