The Latest Breaking News from Burkina Faso

Saying they feel exposed in the face of an Islamist insurgency rampant across the Sahel region, soldiers in Burkina Faso have taken to national television to confirm the ousting of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. But what will a coup change in yet another poor, landlocked nation where radicals seem…

Burkina Faso defeats Gabon via penalty shootout

Soldiers decry the president’s inability to quell jihadist violence, which has plagued the country for years

Burkina Faso's military appeared to seize power on Monday by arresting President Roch Kabore after mutinying in demand for greater resources in the fight against Islamist militants.

Manchester City's on-loan defender Issa Kabore has reached the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations with Burkina Faso.

Reports say Kabore’s detention comes after troops mutinied at several army barracks.

Two mutinous soldiers told The Associated Press that Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is being held by the rebellious soldiers

Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders.

Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, suspended the country’s constitution, dissolved government and closed the national borders. The announcement followed hours of confusion after gunfire erupted at army camps on Sunday night. Kaboré has not been seen since Sunday and his whereabouts…