Burkina Faso coup 202217 hrs agoBurkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future pollsThe authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.17 hrs ago22 Apr 2025Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plotThe plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say. 22 Apr 20257 Feb 2024The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front lineAn anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.7 Feb 20244 Oct 2022Why has Burkina Faso had two coups in a year?Burkina Faso has a new leadership, after members of the army overthrew the government.4 Oct 20223 Oct 2022From shy schoolboy to military rulerCapt Ibrahim Traoré is the latest young officer to seize power in France's former colonies in Africa.3 Oct 20226 Feb 2022African leaders complain about 'wave of coups'The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.6 Feb 202228 Jan 2022New Burkina Faso leader in first speech since coupWest African leaders suspend the country from the regional bloc and call for the ousted leader to be freed.28 Jan 202228 Jan 2022New Burkina Faso leader vows return to 'normal'This is the leader's first TV broadcast since leading a coup that ousted the country's former president.28 Jan 202227 Jan 2022Return of the military strongmen to West AfricaBurkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.27 Jan 2022...
