Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso captures 5 ex-presidential guards suspected in Armory Raid

Five of the suspected ex-presidential guards who raided an armory Friday were captured by Burkina Fa...

Jan 25, 2016 10:43 PM EST

Al Qaeda identifies fighters behind attack in Burkina Faso

Al Qaeda released a statement naming three attackers responsible for an attack in Burkina Faso, West...

Jan 19, 2016 08:18 PM EST

Congo votes by landslide to allow third presidential term

Voters in Congo Republic have overwhelmingly backed a change in the constitution that will allow Pre...

Oct 28, 2015 01:10 AM EDT

Burkina Faso coup leader handed over to government: sources

The leader of a short-lived coup in Burkina Faso, General Gilbert Diendere, was handed over to autho...

Oct 01, 2015 09:35 PM EDT

Burkina Faso army starts talks with presidential guard: source

Burkina Faso soldiers entered the capital Ouagadougou late on Monday night without resistance from t...

Sep 21, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

African Union suspends Burkina Faso, threatens sanctions

The African Union has suspended Burkina Faso and will impose sanctions on coup leaders if they do no...

Sep 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

France's Hollande praises peaceful Burkina transition as model for Africa

French President Francois Hollande warned African leaders on Saturday against trying to hang on to p...

Nov 30, 2014 12:21 AM EST

Burkina Faso names former foreign minister Kafando transitional president

Authorities in Burkina Faso named former foreign minister Michel Kafando as transitional president o...

Nov 17, 2014 12:55 AM EST

West African bloc presses Burkina for civilian leader

Three West African presidents urged Burkina Faso on Wednesday to appoint a civilian transitional lea...

Nov 05, 2014 07:19 PM EST