Interim leader Lt Col Isaac Zida. Photo: 5 November 2014 (BBC)- Lt Col Zida was previously second in command of the presidential guard Burkina Faso’s interim leader has dismissed the African Union’s imposition of a two-week deadline to hand power to civilians. “We are not afraid of sanctions, we care much more about stability,” said
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By Craig Whitlock (The Washington Post)- army officer who has seized power in Burkina Faso amid popular protests in the West African country was twice selected to attend counterterrorism training programs sponsored by the U.S. government, according to U.S. military officials. Lt. Col. Isaac Zida, the former deputy commander of the presidential guard, emerged Saturday
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By Peter Clottey VOA- Opposition leaders gather during a protest at the Place de la Nation in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, calls for the departure of the military, Nov. 2, 2014. Opposition leaders gather during a protest at the Place de la Nation in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, calls for the departure of the military,
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Johannesburg (AFP) – News that Burkina Faso’s long-serving leader Blaise Compaore had been pushed out of power prompted an explosion of comment from across Africa Friday, with many citizens asking, “If they can do it, why can’t we?” As images of tens of thousands jubilant Burkinabe were seen from Harare to Banjul, Twitter and
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(BBC)- President Compaore: “Only through a consultative dialogue will we be able to restore peace” Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore has announced his resignation, following violent protests at his attempt to extend his 27-year rule. Mr Compaore issued a statement saying the presidency was now vacant and urging elections within 90 days. Military chief Gen
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BBC Protesters in Ouagadougou The BBC’s Laeila Adjovi: “All around me there’s black smoke” Protesters angry at plans to allow Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year-rule have set fire to parliament. Correspondents say the city hall and ruling party headquarters are also in flames in the capital, Ouagadougou. A huge crowd is
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