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Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup

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.

Reuters

Burkina Faso soldiers announce military takeover, Kaboré ‘suspended’

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…

France 24

Tunisia Shock Nigeria at African Cup of Nations

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Tunisia outwit Nigeria to set up last eight clash with Burkina Faso

Tunisia advanced to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night following a tactically disciplined 1-0 victory over Nigeria.

Radio France Internationale

Alex Iwobi sent off as Nigeria knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations by Tunisia

Tunisia will now play Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso goalkeeper performs six back flips after winning AFCON penalty shoot-out

Herve Koffi played his part as Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties, but there was more to come from the 25-year-old once his national team had secured their AFCON progress

Daily Mirror

Burkina Faso 1-1 Gabon (7-6 pens): Ouedraogo hits winning penalty after marathon AFCON shootout

Burkina Faso came through a marathon penalty shootout to defeat Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 on Sunday.

Evening Standard

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Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Youssef Msakni’s opportunist second-half strike dumped Nigeria out of the tournament in a classic smash-and-grab raid by Tunisia

The Guardian - UK

Explainer-Why is Burkina Faso's army mutinying?

The West African nation of Burkina Faso hit international headlines on Sunday when machinegun fire rang out from barracks as soldiers demanded more support from their political and military leaders. Here's what you need to know.

Reuters

Timeline: Burkina Faso from popular uprising to soldier mutinies

Soldiers staged mutinies in parts of the country on Sunday amid unrest and violence since 2014.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso denies army takeover after military barracks gunfire

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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.

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Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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.

France 24

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

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.

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.

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