The military in Burkina Faso has announced that it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement, signed by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, a lieutenant-colonel, was read by another officer on…
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Coup wave enters 2022 as President Christian Arrested by Soldiers
Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has beasn arrested. On Monday, mutinous soldiers declared that his government failed to support them during a deadly insurgency. Gunfire was heard Sunday night near…
Top military officer, others held over alleged coup plot in Burkina Faso
Lt-Colonel Emmanuel Zoungrana of Burkina Faso Army has been arrested by the national gendarmerie, according to Jeune Afrique. For several hours the news had circulated on social networks, on the arrest of…
2021 AFCON: How Aboubakar’s Brace Earned Cameroon Comeback Win Vs Burkina Faso In AFCON 2021 Opener
A brace from Vincent Aboubakar gave hosts Cameroon the perfect start, as they came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of the 2021 AFCON on Sunday. It…