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Burkina Faso

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:53:35 GMT
What Caused the Coup in Burkina Faso?
[ISS] The deteriorating security situation and governance deficits have taken their toll on the Kaboré regime.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:03:10 GMT
Burkina Faso Coup - West African Bloc Holds Off On New Sanctions
[DW] Instead of fresh sanctions, leaders called for a return to democracy and the release of ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore "within the shortest time." ECOWAS is also deploying soldiers to Guinea-Bissau.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:10:46 GMT
Clinical Senegal Down Burkina Faso to Qualify for AFCON Final
[CAF] The Teranga Lions of Senegal produced a brilliant second half performance to beat Burkina Faso 3-1 to qualify into Sunday's TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 final.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:34:40 GMT
Burkina Faso Meet Senegal for a Place in the #AFCON2021 Final
[CAF] The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches the semifinal stage, with Burkina Faso and Senegal locking horns in a West-African Derby in Yaoundé on Wednesday 2 February 2022.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:30:31 GMT
Sadio Mane Powers Senegal Through to the Final
[DW] The Liverpool striker scored the final goal and provided an assist for the Teranga Lions against Burkina Faso. The Stallions' last-minute surge was not enough to see them through to the cup final.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:30:54 GMT
Burkina Faso Claims Return to Constitutionality After African Union Suspension
[RFI] Burkina Faso's military junta claimed Monday that it had restored the constitution and has appointed its coup leader as head of state, following its suspension from the African Union.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:32:49 GMT
Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal - Mane Leads Terenga Lions to Third Afcon Final
[Premium Times] The Terenga Lions are in the AFCON final for a third time in their history as they seek a first title.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:39:17 GMT
Burkina Faso Boss Malo Vows to Keep Style in Cup of Nations Clash With Senegal
[RFI] Burkina Faso boss Kamou Malo vowed on Tuesday that his team would stick to their playing style despite facing Africa's strongest team Senegal in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:36:40 GMT
Traoré vs Mané - A Clash of Leaders
[CAF] Burkina Faso and Senegal face each other for the third time in TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations history, but the first in a semifinal. A match between two teams that have been moving forward since the start of this edition of Africa's flagsh...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:32:59 GMT
The 'Malo Family - The Stallions' Father and Son
[CAF] This is one of the most beautiful stories of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. In addition to their qualification for the semi-finals of the continent's flagship tournament, two Stallions from Burkina Faso are living a dre...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:31:50 GMT
Match Facts - Burkina Faso V Senegal
[CAF] The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches the semifinal stage, with Burkina Faso and Senegal locking horns in Yaoundé on Wednesday 2 February 2022.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:27:03 GMT
Namibia Condemns Burkina Faso Coup
[Namibian] THE Namibian Government says it does not recognise the military government in Burkina Faso, which ascended to power last month through a coup.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:57:47 GMT
African Union Suspends Burkina Faso in Response to Coup
[VOA] Exactly one week after Burkina Faso's president was overthrown in a military coup, the African Union has suspended the west African nation.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:24:27 GMT
French Army Says Dozens of 'Terrorists Neutralized'
[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.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:20:28 GMT
Afcon 2021 - Burkina Faso Dare Senegal for Final Ticket
[Premium Times] Both sides made it to the 2013 and 2019 finals respectively

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:46:11 GMT
The United States Support of ECOWAS and African Union Actions On Burkina Faso
[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...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:03:53 GMT
Coach Malo Dedicates AFCON Win to Compatriots and Cameroonian Fans
[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.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:07:24 GMT
Economic Community of West African States Suspends Govt After Military Coup
[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...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:04:08 GMT
ECOWAS to Engage Coupists on Way Forward
[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.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:59:21 GMT
'Constitutional Order' Will Be Restored When Conditions Are Right - New Military Leader
[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.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:53:56 GMT
Coup Puts Rights At Risk - HRW
[HRW] Bamako -- Uphold Basic Protections, Restore Civilian Democratic Rule

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:38:55 GMT
UN Envoy on 'Good Offices Mission' to Burkina Faso
[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.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:43:42 GMT
Pro-Russia Sentiment Grows in Burkina Faso After Coup
[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...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:25:29 GMT
U.S. Aware of Allegations of Russian Links to Burkinabe Coup
[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.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:37:29 GMT
Four things to know about the crisis in Burkina Faso
[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...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:45:20 GMT
European Union Threatens Consequences After Coup
[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.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:12:28 GMT
Crowds Rally in Ouagadougou to Cheer On Military Coup Leaders
[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.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:57:08 GMT
Coup in Burkina Faso Bodes Ill for Stability in West Africa
[CFR] Putschists in West Africa should not interpret initial popular support for coups as an indication that citizens no longer desire responsive, accountable governance.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:02:36 GMT
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso - Aid Cuts Possible After Coup
[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...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:30:11 GMT
Who Is Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Leader of Military Takeover?
[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...



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