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The mysterious videos of parachutists filmed the day of Burkina Faso’s coup

Two videos showing parachutists jumping from a a plane in the skies above Burkina Faso started circulating online on September 30, with many claiming that the videos proved that foreign soldiers took part in the coup d’état, which ended Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba's period in power. Turns out, however, that…

France 24

Burkina Faso coup: Videos taken out of context claim to show French involvement

France firmly denies rumours of any involvement in the recent coup in Burkina Faso. Nevertheless, a video has been circulating on Twitter and Facebook since September 3, claiming to show French military paratroopers coming to the aid of ousted junta leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. We tell you more in…

France 24

Military junta names coup leader Traoré president of Burkina Faso

Captain Ibrahim Traore was appointed as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to an official statement, after the West African country's second coup in less than nine months.

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Ibrahim Traore declared Burkina Faso president after coup

Captain Traore was named the head of state after the coup that deposed Damiba amid growing violence in the Sahel.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.

Al Jazeera

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

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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.

Reuters

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

Pro-Russia demonstrators rally in Burkina after coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Several dozen protestors waving Russian flags rallied in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday, as West African envoys wrapped up a fact-finding mission following the country's second coup in less than nine months.

AFP

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".

Radio France Internationale

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

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Reuters

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.

AFP

Calm returns to Burkina capital after junta chief flees to Togo

Ouagadougou (AFP) - 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.

AFP

W. African bloc flies envoys to Burkina Faso after latest coup

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Envoys from the West African bloc ECOWAS were heading to Burkina Faso on Monday after the jihadist-torn Sahel state underwent its second military coup in less than nine months.

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The Independent UK

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

France 24

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.

AFP

Burkina junta leader resigns, flees after coup

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

WEKU

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.

AFP

Burkina junta leader agrees to resign after coup confusion

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Burkina Faso's junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba agreed to step down Sunday, religious and community leaders said, two days after military officers announced his removal from power, sparking unrest in the West African country and international condemnation.

AFP

Protesters target French embassy in Burkina amid coup confusion

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Security forces fired tear gas to disperse angry protesters outside the French embassy in Burkina Faso's capital on Sunday, as unrest simmered in the impoverished, restive West African nation following the claim of a second coup this year.

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