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Burkina Faso military leader commits to predecessor's transition timeline

Burkina Faso's new military leader Ibrahim Traore will respect a democratic transition timeline agreed between his predecessor and West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS, he said in a statement late on Tuesday.

Reuters

West Africa bloc "satisfied" by meeting with Burkina Faso's new military leader : mediator

The mediator sent to Burkina Faso by West Africa's main political and economic bloc ECOWAS, Mahamadou Issoufou, on Tuesday said he was satisfied by a meeting with the country's new military leader Ibrahim Traore.

Reuters

Burkina Faso's new military government meets West Africa bloc

Burkina Faso's new military leaders met with representatives of West Africa's main political and economic bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday to discuss plans for a democratic transition after the country's second coup this year, the interim presidency said.

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Coup after coup: After Mali, pro-Russia sentiment stoked in Burkina Faso

The whole region knows the drill by now. Dateline Ouagadougou. If you are watching images of pro-junta demonstrators protesting the visit of West African mediators looking for rule-of-law guarantees from their new interlocutors after a coup, there's no need to reach for the remote control as this is not a…

France 24

Demonstrators in Burkina Faso protest France and ECOWAS while waving Russian flags

Anti-French protesters waving Russian flags and shouting slogans against the West African ECOWAS block rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday as ECOWAS delegates arrived on a fact-finding mission following the country's second military coup this year.

France 24

Burkina Faso coup supporters gather near regional mediation

Protesters are gathering in Burkina Faso's capital where West African regional mediators are stepping up pressure on the country's new junta

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso's new junta vows to respect timeline for return to civilian rule

Calm returned to Burkina Faso's capital on Monday after the country's military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months. His replacement, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has promised that a new civilian or military transitional president will be appointed "before the end of the year".

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Burkina Faso coup fuels fears of growing Russian mercenary presence in Sahel

North Africa analysts believe new leader Ibrahim Traoré may seek help from Moscow in fight against Islamic extremists

The Guardian - UK

Who is Ibrahim Traore, the soldier behind Burkina Faso's latest coup?

As a heavily armed convoy drove through a cheering crowd in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday morning, the boyish face of the country's latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, emerged from the turret of an armoured personnel carrier.

Reuters

Burkina Faso children return to school despite second coup this year

Children in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou returned to school on Monday for the start of the new academic year, as residents sought some semblance of normality days after the country's second military coup this year.

Reuters

West African mediators head to Burkina Faso following coup

Mediators from the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS are heading to Burkina Faso in the aftermath of the nation's second coup this year

The Independent UK

Burkina junta leader Damiba resigns, flees in wake of military coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, agreed to step down on Sunday, religious and community leaders have said, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso's ousted leader Damiba flees to Togo

Togo's government on Monday confirmed that ousted Burkina Faso leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba had fled to Togo after a military coup.

France 24

The old junta leader makes way for the new in Burkina Faso's second coup of the year

The power grab deepens fears that the political chaos could divert attention from an Islamic insurgency whose violence has killed thousands and forced 2 million to flee their homes.

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The Independent UK

Burkina Faso junta urges calm after French Embassy attack

Burkina Faso's new junta leadership is calling for calm after the French Embassy and other buildings were attacked

Reuters

Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leader guarantees his safety

Burkina Faso's self-declared military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has accepted a conditional resignation offered by President Paul-Henri Damiba to avoid further violence after Friday's coup, religious and traditional leaders said on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says

Protesters target France’s embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag.

France 24

Burkina Faso junta leader Damiba agrees to resign following junior officers’ coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba agreed to step down Sunday, two days after military officers announced he had been removed from power, religious and community leaders said.

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Anti-French anger grips Burkina Faso in wake of second military coup

Burkina Faso's new military leaders on Sunday said calm had been restored to the capital Ouagadougou following scenes of violence outside the French embassy. The country's future has been plunged into uncertainty after it suffered its second coup in a year.

Tribune News Service

West Africa’s fifth coup in two years tests regional bloc

West Africa’s fifth successful coup in just over two years is testing a regional bloc that’s running out of ideas to maintain political stability in the face of threats by jihadists.

WEKU

Gunfire erupts in Burkina Faso a day after the second coup in nine months

Gunshots rang out in Burkina Faso's capital amid signs of lingering tensions a day after a group of military officers overthrew the man who had seized power in a coup in January.

Reuters

Burkina Faso's new leader says gunfire in capital was counter-offensive by ousted president

Burkina Faso's self-declared new leader Ibrahim Traore said gunfire in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday was part of a counter-offensive staged by ousted President Paul-Henri Damiba.

France 24

Burkina Faso hit by fresh uncertainty after second coup in eight months

Burkina Faso awoke to fresh chaos Saturday with the country facing its second coup in a year. Junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was toppled by junior officers led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, who accused Damiba of failing to address the numerous jihadist attacks on the impoverished and restive West African…

Reuters

Gunfire, confusion grip Burkina Faso day after coup, fire breaks out at French embassy

Gunfire rang out across Burkina Faso's capital on Saturday and fire broke out at the French embassy as self-declared leader Ibrahim Traore accused President Paul-Henri Damiba of staging a counter-offensive after his apparent ouster a day earlier.

The Independent UK

Security fears grow after latest Burkina Faso coup

Concerns are mounting in Burkina Faso that the West African nation's military latest coup will only further set back the fight against Islamic extremists

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