The military general who has taken power in a coup in Burkina Faso says the Oct. 11 date for planned national elections appears to be "too soon." Gen. Gilbert Diendere was named the West African country's new leader on Thursday, a day after soldiers
Burkina Faso Coup. Just weeks before national elections were supposed to take place, the military in Burkina Faso has overthrown the government. Military forces on Thursday confirmed the coup via television and radio
Burkina Faso's president and prime minister arrested in apparent coup. Street protests and UN condemnation after forces loyal to ousted former leader Blaise Compaore bundle away Michel Kafando and prime minister Isaac
Burkina Faso Coup. Just weeks before national elections were supposed to take place, the military in Burkina Faso has overthrown the government. Military forces on Thursday confirmed the coup via television and radio
Burkina Faso Coup. Just weeks before national elections were supposed to take place, the military in Burkina Faso has overthrown the government. Military forces on Thursday confirmed the coup via television and radio