Burkina Faso: UN chief asks coup leaders to lay down arms after military seized power

In the aftermath of a military takeover in Burkina Faso, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…

Watch: Burkina Faso soldiers announce military takeover on state TV

Burkina Faso’s soldiers stated on state television Monday that they had seized control and dissolved the…

Watch: Burkina Faso soldiers announce military takeover on state TV

Burkina Faso’s soldiers stated on state television Monday that they had seized control and dissolved the…

Burkina Faso unrest: Blood stained, bullet-riddled vehicles of President seen near his residence

Several presidential fleet armoured vehicles were sighted near the president’s mansion on Monday morning (January 24),…

Burkina Faso President Kabore detained at military camp, say sources

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, four…

Soldiers mutiny in Burkina Faso, government dismisses talk of coup

Sustained gunfire rang out from military camps in Burkina Faso on Sunday as mutinying soldiers demanded more support…