Burkina Faso's coup leaders will release the detained interim President Michel Kafando, a statement read on national television said. They have also agreed to the "principle of dialogue", as two West African presidents come to mediate. Mr Kafando and
A shadowy spymaster formerly the right-hand man to toppled President Blaise Compaore seized power in Burkina Faso at the head of a military coup on Thursday, less than a month before elections meant to restore democracy in the West African state.
Ouagadougou – Members of Burkina Faso's Presidential Guard on Thursday announced the dissolution of the government on national television, saying President Michel Kafando had been ousted. A military official said on
The military in Burkina Faso has taken to the airwaves to declare it now controls the country, confirming that a coup has taken place – just weeks before national elections. In the announcement aired early on Thursday on
The military in Burkina Faso has taken to the airwaves to declare it now controls the country, confirming that a coup has taken place – just weeks before national elections. In the announcement aired early on Thursday on