[VOA] Exactly one week after Burkina Faso's president was overthrown in a military coup, the African Union has suspended the west African nation.

[DW] France says nearly 60 fighters from Islamist militias were killed in the days leading up to the coup. The jihadists were killed by forces involved with Operation Barkhane led by France.

[State Department] The United States supports the actions announced by the African Union on January 31 and the actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28 in defense of democracy and the rule of law in Burkin...

[RFI] Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo dedicated his side's 1-0 quarter-final win over Tunisia on Saturday night to his compatriots recovering from a coup d'etat and the Cameroonians in Garoua who cheered his team to victory.

[Leadership] The Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS), West Africa's regional bloc, has suspended Burkina Faso in the aftermath of a military coup, making it the third member nation to be punished for a military takeover in just 18 mont...

[This Day] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, Friday rose from an emergency meeting with a resolve to engage with the coup leaders that recently seized power in Burkina Faso.

[DW] The West African country's new military leader has said constitutional order will return "when the conditions are right." The junta has also pledged to bring security to Burkina Faso.

[HRW] Bamako -- Uphold Basic Protections, Restore Civilian Democratic Rule

[UN News] A UN envoy will travel to Burkina Faso over the weekend on a "good offices mission" in the wake of the military coup last Sunday.

[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Some supporters of Burkina Faso's military coup this week were seen celebrating with Russian flags and calling for their country to switch alliances from France to Moscow. While the extent of pro-Russia sentiment in...

[VOA] Washington -- Reports that Russia is connected to this week's coup in Burkina Faso have made their way to the Pentagon, though U.S. defense officials decline to say whether the allegations have merit.

[MSF] Months of tension and protests in Burkina Faso culminated in a military takeover on Monday 24 January. The political crisis adds to a fragile context characterised by an ongoing conflict with a dramatic downturn in security and rocketing displa...

[DW] The EU has said it could withdraw financial aid from Burkina Faso and hit coup leaders with sanctions if "constitutional order" is not restored.

[RFI] Supporters of Burkina Faso's new military junta rallied in the capital Ouagadougou Tuesday to celebrate the overthrow of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

[CFR] Putschists in West Africa should not interpret initial popular support for coups as an indication that citizens no longer desire responsive, accountable governance.

[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Burkina Faso's coup leaders have yet to say if they will install a civilian or military leader after deposing President Roch Kaboré, who has since resigned formally. In an exclusive interview with VOA, U.S. Ambassa...

[RFI] After a chaotic weekend of protests and a mutiny, soldiers in Burkina Faso announced on Monday evening they had taken over the country and arrested the President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The operation was carried out under the orders of lieu...

[VOA] Dakar, Senegal -- Burkina Faso has become the latest West African country to have its government overthrown by the military. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is the fourth head of state removed from power by a military in the region in the ...

[DW] Burkina Faso's military announced on state TV that it had taken control of the country after detaining President Roch Kabore.

[CPJ] New York -- Authorities in Burkina Faso should ensure that journalists can report freely, safely, and without fear of arrest, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.

[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Supporters of Burkina Faso's military have welcomed Monday's coup, as the armed forces are seen as key in the fight against Islamist militants. Analysts say the coup and attempted assassination of deposed President Roch Kaboré r...

[VOA] Geneva -- U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has condemned the military's seizure of power in Burkina Faso and is calling for a swift return to civilian rule.

[Premium Times] Monday's coup in Burkina Faso was the sixth in Africa since 2020, raising fear of regression of the continent into dictatorship.

[UN News] UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet deeply deplores this week's military takeover in Burkina Faso, her office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.

[The Conversation Africa] When news broke that soldiers had mutinied in Burkina Faso, it was hardly surprising. Burkina Faso's history has been plagued by both army mutinies and military coups d'état.

[OHCHR] The High Commissioner deeply deplores the military takeover of power in Burkina Faso yesterday. During her visit to Burkina Faso last November, she had stressed the importance of preserving the hard-won democratic and human rights gains made ...

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- National carrier Tunisair announced on Tuesday the suspension, until further notice, of all its flights to and from Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso, explaining that this decision was taken by the Burkinabe authoritie...

[RFI] Soldiers in Burkina Faso announced on state television on Monday evening that they have seized power following a mutiny. African and Western nations denounced the takeover and the EU has called for the immediate release of President Roch Marc C...

[DW] President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was said to have been detained following reports of gunfire near his home. This comes after mutinous soldiers seized a military base, stoking concerns about a military coup.

[Daily Maverick] Soldiers in Burkina Faso appear to have toppled the elected government.