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Shots Near Burkina Faso President's Home Amid Mutiny Against Government
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.
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Heavy Gunfire Heard In Burkina Barracks, Government Denies Army Takeover
Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power.
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At Least 10 Civilians Killed In Third Burkina Faso Attack In 2 Days
Ten people were killed when an aid convoy was ambushed in Burkina Faso, the government said Sunday, bringing to at least 50 the death count from a string of attacks blamed on jihadists.
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18 Dead In Burkina Faso Restaurant 'Terrorist Attack'
18 people were killed Sunday in a suspected terrorist attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, the government said today.
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22 Drown as Minibus Runs Off Road in Burkina Faso
Twenty-two people drowned after the minibus they were travelling in veered off a road in southwest Burkina Faso, the government in Ouagadougou said Friday.
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Burkina Faso Elections Confirmed for November 29
Burkina Faso's interim government confirmed Wednesday that presidential and parliamentary elections initially set for October, but delayed by a failed coup, would go ahead on November 29.
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Talks Start for Surrender of Burkina Coup Leader: Government
Burkina Faso's government said on Wednesday it had started negotiations to persuade the leader of a short-lived coup to surrender, a day after he took refuge in the Vatican's compound in the capital.
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French President Francois Hollande Condemns Burkina Faso 'Coup'
French President Francois Hollande today condemned the "coup d'Etat" in Burkina Faso, where the presidential guard has detained the former French colony's interim leader and senior government members.
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Mali Hotel Attack Claimed by Fighters Linked to Mokhtar Belmokhtar
A deadly hostage drama at a Mali hotel in which 13 people died -- including five UN workers -- was claimed today by fighters linked to the notorious one-eyed Algerian jihadi leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar.
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Burkina Transitional Council Indicts Former President Blaise Compaore for High Treason
Burkina Faso's transitional council has indicted former president Blaise Compaore and some senior members of his government for high treason, the governing council said in a statement on Thursday.
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Explosion in Mali Capital Kills 1, Cause Unclear
An explosion at a house near the airport in Mali's capital, Bamako, killed one person and injured four others on Friday, government and security officials said.
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Burkina Faso Bans Ousted President Blaise Compaore's Party
Burkina Faso's interim government said Monday it was suspending the party of ousted president Blaise Compaore, who is now in exile in Ivory Coast.
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Burkina Faso Will Ask Morocco to Extradite Former President
Burkina Faso will ask Morocco to extradite ousted leader Blaise Compaore, interim Prime Minister Isaac Zida told reporters on Thursday after the new government's first meeting.
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Burkina Faso Military Retains Powerful Posts in New Cabinet
Burkina Faso's new interim government will hold its first meeting on Monday, with the military retaining powerful posts three weeks after the army took over in the wake of a popular revolt.
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Burkina Government Set to be Named After Delay
The delayed announcement of Burkina Faso's interim government ministers is expected today with the country waiting to see the extent of military influence under civilian President Michel Kafando.
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Shots Near Burkina Faso President's Home Amid Mutiny Against Government
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.
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Heavy Gunfire Heard In Burkina Barracks, Government Denies Army Takeover
Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power.
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At Least 10 Civilians Killed In Third Burkina Faso Attack In 2 Days
Ten people were killed when an aid convoy was ambushed in Burkina Faso, the government said Sunday, bringing to at least 50 the death count from a string of attacks blamed on jihadists.
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18 Dead In Burkina Faso Restaurant 'Terrorist Attack'
18 people were killed Sunday in a suspected terrorist attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou, the government said today.
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22 Drown as Minibus Runs Off Road in Burkina Faso
Twenty-two people drowned after the minibus they were travelling in veered off a road in southwest Burkina Faso, the government in Ouagadougou said Friday.
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Burkina Faso Elections Confirmed for November 29
Burkina Faso's interim government confirmed Wednesday that presidential and parliamentary elections initially set for October, but delayed by a failed coup, would go ahead on November 29.
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Talks Start for Surrender of Burkina Coup Leader: Government
Burkina Faso's government said on Wednesday it had started negotiations to persuade the leader of a short-lived coup to surrender, a day after he took refuge in the Vatican's compound in the capital.
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French President Francois Hollande Condemns Burkina Faso 'Coup'
French President Francois Hollande today condemned the "coup d'Etat" in Burkina Faso, where the presidential guard has detained the former French colony's interim leader and senior government members.
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Mali Hotel Attack Claimed by Fighters Linked to Mokhtar Belmokhtar
A deadly hostage drama at a Mali hotel in which 13 people died -- including five UN workers -- was claimed today by fighters linked to the notorious one-eyed Algerian jihadi leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar.
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Burkina Transitional Council Indicts Former President Blaise Compaore for High Treason
Burkina Faso's transitional council has indicted former president Blaise Compaore and some senior members of his government for high treason, the governing council said in a statement on Thursday.
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Explosion in Mali Capital Kills 1, Cause Unclear
An explosion at a house near the airport in Mali's capital, Bamako, killed one person and injured four others on Friday, government and security officials said.
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Burkina Faso Bans Ousted President Blaise Compaore's Party
Burkina Faso's interim government said Monday it was suspending the party of ousted president Blaise Compaore, who is now in exile in Ivory Coast.
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Burkina Faso Will Ask Morocco to Extradite Former President
Burkina Faso will ask Morocco to extradite ousted leader Blaise Compaore, interim Prime Minister Isaac Zida told reporters on Thursday after the new government's first meeting.
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Burkina Faso Military Retains Powerful Posts in New Cabinet
Burkina Faso's new interim government will hold its first meeting on Monday, with the military retaining powerful posts three weeks after the army took over in the wake of a popular revolt.
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Burkina Government Set to be Named After Delay
The delayed announcement of Burkina Faso's interim government ministers is expected today with the country waiting to see the extent of military influence under civilian President Michel Kafando.
