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Burkina Faso denies coup amid barracks revolt

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday and internet connections were disrupted, prompting fears of a coup in the notoriously volatile west African state which the government quickly denied.

AFP

As 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 for their fight against Islamist militants and protesters ransacked the headquarters of President Roch Kabore's political party.

Reuters

Gunfire at barracks in Burkina Faso, govt denies army takeover

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday, prompting the government to deny that the military had seized control of the notoriously volatile Sahel state.

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Heavy gunfire reported at Burkina Faso military base

Witnesses are reporting heavy gunfire at a military base in Burkina Faso's capital raising fears that a coup attempt is underway

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso defence minister denies rumours President Kabore has been detained

Burkina Faso Defence Minister General Bathelemy Simpore denied rumours on Sunday that President Roch Marc Kabore had been detained following heavy gunfire at several army barracks, adding the motive of shooting by soldiers was still unclear.

Reuters

Burkina Faso gov’t denies army takeover after barracks gunfire

The government denies the army seized control of the country after exchanges of gunfire at multiple army barracks.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso vs Gabon live stream: How can I watch AFCON game live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso and Gabon will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations round 16 on Sunday afternoon.

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Shots heard near Burkina Faso president's home, protesters torch ruling party HQ

Shots were heard late Sunday near the private home of Burkina Faso's president in the capital Ouagadougou, residents told AFP, as soldiers in several barracks staged mutinies to demand more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.

France 24

Burkina police fire tear gas at protesters angry over mounting jihadist violence

Security forces fired tear gas at protesters barricading the streets and throwing rocks in Burkina Faso’s capital on Saturday, as anger grows at the government’s inability to stop jihadist attacks spreading across the country.

France 24

Burkina Faso forces fire tear gas at anti-govt protests

Security forces have fired tear gas at protesters barricading the streets and throwing rocks in Burkina Faso’s capital, as anger grows at the government’s inability to stop jihadist attacks spreading across the country

The Independent UK

AFCON: Progress, elimination and the controversies so far

Al Jazeera lists down teams who qualified for the last-16, shock eliminations and controversies from the AFCON.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso authorities ban planned Ouagadougou protests

Demonstrations planned for Saturday prohibited for ‘security reasons’; last protest in November turned violent.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso vs Gabon: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results - AFCON preview

Burkina Faso and Gabon will get the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 underway on Sunday night.

Evening Standard

Why Burkina Faso's transition offers lessons in how to manage a constitutional crisis

Constitutional government in Burkina Faso can be said to have begun with the proclamation of independence on 5 August 1960. This was soon followed by the constitutional referendum of 27 November 1960 which paved the way for the adoption of the new constitution.

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Reuters

Four French soldiers injured by explosion in Burkina Faso - French media

Four French soldiers from the Operation Barkhane taskforce were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) hit their vehicle in Burkina Faso, reported Le Monde, Le Figaro and Agence France Presse.

The Conversation

Another coup has been averted in Burkina Faso: but for how long?

Within a few weeks of the start of a new year and West Africa had its first attempted coup d’état. On January 12 the Burkinabè government announced that it foiled a plot from within the armed forces to destabilise the state.

The Independent UK

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon top group despite being held by Cape Verde

Cameroon finished top of Group A while Burkina Faso clinched a place in the last 16 with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia

AFP

Aboubakar scores again as Cameroon joined by Burkina Faso in last 16

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored his fifth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations and his already-qualified side were joined by Burkina Faso on Monday in the second round.

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Radio France Internationale

Arrested reconciliation: the long search for truth behind Sankara's assassination

More than three decades after the murder of Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, getting to the bottom of who gave the orders for his assassination has been an elusive affair, despite the inception of a long-awaited judicial process that got underway in October.

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde 1-1 Cameroon: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Cameroon won Group A with a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde, who finish third but must wait to see if they reach the last 16

The Independent UK

Which Africa Cup of Nations matches are on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

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