Burkina Faso coup: Ousted military leader Damiba ‘resigns’
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso coup: Ousted military leader Damiba ‘resigns’

Al Jazeera  

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba offered his resignation in order to avoid confrontations with ‘serious human and material consequences’. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba “offered his resignation in order to avoid confrontations with serious human and material consequences”, according to a statement on Sunday by mediators. A statement issued on Sunday by the pro-Traore military said he would remain in charge “until the swearing-in of the president of Burkina Faso designated by the nation’s active forces” at an unspecified date. To some in Burkina Faso’s military, Damiba also was seen as too cozy with former coloniser France, which maintains a military presence in Africa’s Sahel region to help countries fight various armed groups. “Far from liberating the occupied territories, the once-peaceful areas have come under terrorist control,” the new military leadership said, adding Damiba failed as more than 40 percent of the country remained outside government control.

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Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after detaining them for a year
5 days, 21 hours ago

Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after detaining them for a year

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s junta-led government said Thursday that it had released four French nationals it called spies, following Morocco-mediated negotiations with France. Ibrahim Traore, the country’s president, welcomed Morocco’s diplomatic efforts and noted that France and Burkina Faso’s relations had soured in recent years. Their detention came at a low point in France’s relations with its former …

Burkina Faso's military leader dissolves government, sacks prime minister
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Burkina Faso's military leader dissolves government, sacks prime minister

Firstpost  

The west African country was plunged into instability by a January 2022 coup in which Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba seized power from elected president Roch Marc Christian Kabore Burkina Faso’s ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP. “The prime minister’s official functions are terminated,” said …

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta …

Burkina Faso’s military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Burkina Faso’s military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the national government. The junta in Burkina Faso seized power in September 2022 by ousting the military rule of Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba about eight months after it staged a coup to …

Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta
1 month, 1 week ago

Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta

Associated Press  

BAMAKO, Mali — Mali’s ruling junta arrested one of the country’s top politicians Wednesday for criticizing the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso, according to his son and a judiciary source. Issa Kaou N’Djim, who previously supported Mali’s current military leader Col. Assimi Goita before distancing himself, was arrested on charges of insulting a foreign head of state, which is …

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France
1 month, 1 week ago

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France

Firstpost  

Niger’s military junta has revoked the licences of the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development and the local NGO APBE, without citing reasons, signalling a shift from Western partnerships towards Russian alliances after last year’s coup Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the …

Nigeria: At least 21 soldiers killed in ambush by 'terrorist group,' ruling junta says
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Nigeria: At least 21 soldiers killed in ambush by 'terrorist group,' ruling junta says

India TV News  

Niamey : An ambush by a “terrorist group” killed 21 Nigerien soldiers near the country's border with Burkina Faso on Tuesday, Niger's ruling military junta said in a statement read on national television. Niger and neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso are also battling movements linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State extremist group in a decade-long conflict in the Sahel …

Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?
6 months ago

Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?

Al Jazeera  

Recent shootings, first at the presidential palace, and then, at the site of a public broadcaster, in capital Ouagadougou, are fuelling suggestions that Burkina Faso may be edging towards another mutiny, amid a growing security crisis in the country. Military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore, – or “IB” as he is called locally – promised to secure the fighting-ravaged West African …

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Al Jazeera  

The military had promised elections in July to restore civilian rule, but it also said security would take priority. Burkina Faso’s military rulers will remain in power for another five years after national talks ended in agreeing to extend the transition back to democracy by 60 months from July, according to the text of an approved new charter. The military …

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
8 months, 1 week ago

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’

Al Jazeera  

France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its diplomats. Burkina Faso has accused three French diplomats of “subversive activities” and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, according to a foreign ministry letter viewed by Reuters and Agence France-Presse news agencies. Burkina Faso’s government did not provide details of the allegations against …

Burkina Faso rights defender abducted as concerns grow over alleged clampdown on dissent
1 year ago

Burkina Faso rights defender abducted as concerns grow over alleged clampdown on dissent

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A prominent human rights defender in Burkina Faso has been abducted by unknown individuals, rights groups have announced, in what activists say could be the latest attempt by the military government to target dissidents using a controversial law. Daouda Diallo, a 2022 recipient of the Martin Ennals international human rights award, was abducted on Friday in Burkina …

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt
1 year, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Burkina Faso’s military government said Wednesday its intelligence and security services had thwarted a coup attempt and were actively pursuing others believed involved in what it called a bid to “throw our country into chaos.” A junta statement said the coup attempt happened Tuesday without providing further details. “Officers and other alleged actors involved in this attempt …

Burkina Faso: More than 50 security forces killed, dozens wounded by jihadis as violence inches closer to capital
1 year, 3 months ago

Burkina Faso: More than 50 security forces killed, dozens wounded by jihadis as violence inches closer to capital

Firstpost  

Several dozen of the Islamic militants also were killed, as part of an operation to try push back the jihadis from Koumbri so that displaced people could return, the army said. Over 50 security forces lost their lives and many others sustained injuries in a fierce clash with jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said. The number of civilians …

More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital
1 year, 3 months ago

More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 50 security forces were killed and dozens wounded during intense fighting with jihadis in northern Burkina Faso, the army said Tuesday. Several dozen of the Islamic militants also were killed, as part of an operation to try push back the jihadis from Koumbri so that displaced people could return, the army said. The number of …

The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter
1 year, 4 months ago

The coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — The coup in Niger could boost the ability of Islamic extremists to recruit in the country, potentially increasing violence and further threatening the stability of Africa’s Sahel region, a former jihadi fighter said in an interview with The Associated Press. Niger’s coup leaders who ousted the country’s president last week have joined counterparts in neighboring Mali and …

Niger’s premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country’s coup
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country’s coup

Associated Press  

PARIS — Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, appealed Tuesday for the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for defending democracy in West Africa. Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou said in an interview with The Associated Press that Niger should be considered a linchpin for supporting …

Burkina Faso, Mali warn against military intervention in Niger
1 year, 4 months ago

Burkina Faso, Mali warn against military intervention in Niger

Al Jazeera  

Niger’s neighbours say any intervention to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum will be considered a ‘declaration of war’ against them. The military governments of Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any military intervention against last week’s coup leaders in Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their nations. Niger’s neighbours issued the warning in joint statements read …

Burkina Faso’s military accused of killings, torture in latest Human Rights Watch report
1 year, 5 months ago

Burkina Faso’s military accused of killings, torture in latest Human Rights Watch report

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — A slew of extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and instances of torture by Burkina Faso’s military has terrorized communities in the country’s northeast this year, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday. “In the cases we documented, most of those who have been victims of these crimes were from the Fulani ethnic group,” explained Ilaria Allegrozzi, …

Men in military uniforms kill 60 people in Burkina Faso
1 year, 8 months ago

Men in military uniforms kill 60 people in Burkina Faso

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least 60 people have been killed by men in military uniforms in northern Burkina Faso, authorities said. Burkina Faso’s government recently announced it was opening other investigations into allegations of human rights abuses by its security forces after a video surfaced that appeared to show the extrajudicial killing of seven children in the country’s north. AP’s …

More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say
1 year, 9 months ago

More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 70 soldiers, wounding dozens and taking five hostage, in an ambush on a military convoy in northern Burkina Faso. The statement, posted Friday by Amaq, the group’s news agency, said it attacked a convoy trying to advance to areas under its control near Deou, in …

Burkina Faso's junta chief denies diplomatic split from Paris
1 year, 10 months ago

Burkina Faso's junta chief denies diplomatic split from Paris

Firstpost  

France had special forces based in the capital Ouagadougou, but its presence had come under intense scrutiny as anti-French sentiment in the region grows, with Paris withdrawing its ambassador to Burkina over the junta’s demands Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso’s junta leader said Friday his country had not severed diplomatic ties with France, which he has asked to withdraw its forces, and …

Recent extremist attacks kill 32 people in Burkina Faso
1 year, 10 months ago

Recent extremist attacks kill 32 people in Burkina Faso

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Multiple jihadi attacks across Burkina Faso over several days have resulted in the death of at least 32 people, including soldiers and civilians, government authorities said Tuesday. Burkina Faso’s State Information Agency posted on its Facebook page that a dozen soldiers and a civilian were killed Monday in Falagountou in Burkina Faso’s Sahel region during clashes …

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports
1 year, 11 months ago

France asks Burkina Faso to clarify troop departure reports

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was awaiting “clarifications” from Burkina Faso’s new junta leader following a report saying authorities in the West African country ordered hundreds of French troops to leave within a month. Macron said during a news conference in Paris that the message from Burkina Faso were “confusing” with junta leader Ibrahim Traore away …

Burkina Faso ends ties with French troops, orders departure
1 year, 11 months ago

Burkina Faso ends ties with French troops, orders departure

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s junta government late Saturday ordered hundreds of French troops to depart the West African country within a month, following in the path of neighboring Mali, whose nation is also headed by a coup leader. The move by Burkina Faso’s regime comes five months after France completed its withdrawal from Mali after nine years fighting …

Ibrahim Traore sworn in as Burkina Faso interim president
2 years, 2 months ago

Ibrahim Traore sworn in as Burkina Faso interim president

Al Jazeera  

The West African nation last month witnessed its second coup in eight months amid deepening insecurity in the Sahel. Ibrahim Traore has been sworn in as interim president of Burkina Faso, several weeks after Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was removed in a coup. The official investiture followed an announcement earlier this week by the constitutional council, which said the 34-year-old Traore …

Burkina Faso’s latest coup leader named transition president
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso’s latest coup leader named transition president

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Capt. Ibrahim Traore officially became Burkina Faso’s transitional president Friday, two weeks after he seized power in the country’s second coup this year, but he will be ineligible to run for the office when elections are held. Burkina Faso’s latest coup, announced Sept. 30 on state television, has raised fears that the country’s political chaos could …

Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months

Al Jazeera  

On September 30, Captain Ibrahim Traore led a coup to become Burkina Faso’s new leader, deposing Paul Henri-Damiba, who had only come to power in January through his own coup. Halla Mohieddeen: At the end of last month, Ibrahim Traore, an unknown 34-year-old army captain, led a coup to oust Burkina Faso’s President Paul-Henri Damiba. Halla Mohieddeen: At the heart …

Ibrahim Traore declared Burkina Faso president after coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ibrahim Traore declared Burkina Faso president after coup

Al Jazeera  

Captain Traore was named the head of state after the coup that deposed Damiba amid growing violence in the Sahel. Captain Ibrahim Traore has been appointed as president of Burkina Faso after Paul-Henri Damiba was removed in the West African country’s second coup in less than nine months. Traore has been appointed as “Head of State, Supreme Head of the …

Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

New military leader Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with a worsening armed uprising in the country. On September 30, Burkina Faso military leader President Paul-Henri Damiba was deposed in the country’s second coup in a year, as army Captain Ibrahim Traore took charge, dissolving the transitional government and suspending the constitution. On January …

Burkina Faso coup leader says vote still expected by 2024
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso coup leader says vote still expected by 2024

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s new junta leader said Monday that the West African nation will still aim to hold an election by 2024 or even earlier, as regional mediators delayed their visit following the country’s second coup this year. Burkina Faso’s latest coup, announced Friday on state television, has raised fears that the country’s political chaos could produce …

Calm Returns to Burkina Capital After Junta Chief Flees to Togo
2 years, 2 months ago

Calm Returns to Burkina Capital After Junta Chief Flees to Togo

News 18  

Calm returned to Burkina Faso’s capital on Monday after the country’s military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months. Diplomats said Damiba had gone to the Togolese capital Lome, and this was confirmed on Monday by the Togolese government, which said it had accepted him in order to support “peace in the sub-region.” …

Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leader guarantees his safety
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leader guarantees his safety

ABC  

Burkina Faso's self-declared military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has accepted a conditional resignation offered by President Paul-Henri Damiba to avoid further violence after a recent coup. Key points: Captain Traore says order is being restored after the violence of recent days President Paul-Henri Damiba has left the country, according to a family member Mr Damiba himself led a coup against …

Ousted Burkina Faso leader leaves country for Togo
2 years, 2 months ago

Ousted Burkina Faso leader leaves country for Togo

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s ousted coup leader Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba left the country for Togo Sunday two days after he himself was overthrown in a coup, while the new junta urged citizens not to loot or vandalize. Their power grab marked Burkina Faso’s second military coup this year, deepening fears that the political chaos could …

‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says

Al Jazeera  

Protesters target France’s embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag, believing Moscow can help the Burkinabe army defeat armed groups. Burkina Faso’s new military leadership said the situation in the country was under control and urged people to refrain from acts of vandalism targeting the French embassy. The comments came on Sunday after security forces fired tear gas …

Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup

ABC  

Angry protesters have attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital of Ougadougou after supporters of the West African nation's new coup leader accused France of harbouring the ousted interim president, a charge French authorities have vehemently denied. Key points: Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba overthrew the country's democratically elected president in January In turn, another coup has now seen him ousted, sparking …

Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coup

The Hindu  

Angry protesters attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital on Saturday after supporters of the West African nation's new coup leader accused France of harboring the ousted interim president, a charge French authorities vehemently denied. Damiba's whereabouts remained unknown but France’s Foreign Ministry issued a strongly worded statement: “We formally deny involvement in the events unfolding in Burkina Faso. …

Coup in Burkina Faso as Military Officers Appear in TV, Dismiss Junta Leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Coup in Burkina Faso as Military Officers Appear in TV, Dismiss Junta Leader

News 18  

Military officers seized control of Burkina Faso on Friday, claiming to be restoring peace to the jihadist-wracked country as they dismissed a junta leader who had himself come to power in a coup at the start of this year. The coup plotters promised to convene “the nation’s active forces” to designate a “new president of Faso, whether civilian or military”. …

Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack

Al Jazeera  

France ‘firmly denies’ any involvement of its army in an alleged counteroffensive plan by toppled leader Damiba. The army officers who seized power in Burkina Faso say toppled military leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is planning a counteroffensive from a “French base”. “ is believed to have taken refuge in the French base at Kamboinsin in order to plan a counteroffensive …

Burkina Faso: AU chief slams ‘unconstitutional’ change of gov’t
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso: AU chief slams ‘unconstitutional’ change of gov’t

Al Jazeera  

AU chief joins regional leaders in condemning military leader Damiba’s removal in a coup – the second since January. The African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has condemned the “unconstitutional change of government” in Burkina Faso after the second coup in less than a year in which a group of junior army officers removed military ruler Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. “Burkina …

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup

The Hindu  

More than a dozen members of Burkina Faso's army seized control of state television late Friday, declaring that the country's coup leader-turned-president, Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, had been overthrown after only nine months in power. The soldiers promised the international community they would respect their commitments and urged Burkinabes “to go about their business in peace.” “A meeting …

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — More than a dozen soldiers seized control of Burkina Faso’s state television late Friday, declaring that the country’s coup leader-turned-president, Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, had been overthrown after only nine months in power. Constantin Gouvy, Burkina Faso researcher at Clingendael, said Friday night’s events “follow escalating tensions within the ruling MPSR junta and the …

Gunfire heard in Burkina Faso, sparking mutiny fears
2 years, 2 months ago

Gunfire heard in Burkina Faso, sparking mutiny fears

The Hindu  

Gunfire rang out early Friday in Burkina Faso's capital and the state broadcaster went off the air, sparking fears of a mutiny nine months after a military coup d'etat overthrew the country's president. Burkina Faso’s coup came in the wake of similar takeovers in Mali and in Guinea, heightening fears of a rollback of democracy in West Africa. None of …

Burkina Faso: Military officers remove President Damiba in a coup
2 years, 2 months ago

Burkina Faso: Military officers remove President Damiba in a coup

Al Jazeera  

Burkina Faso’s military government has been dissolved and its constitution suspended, coup leader Ibrahim Traore says. Burkina Faso military leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been deposed in the country’s second coup in a year, as army Captain Ibrahim Traore took charge, dissolving the transitional government and suspending the constitution. The Burkina Faso government had said earlier on Friday that an “internal …

11 killed, dozens missing after attack on Burkina Faso convoy
2 years, 2 months ago

11 killed, dozens missing after attack on Burkina Faso convoy

Al Jazeera  

Burkina Faso condemns ‘barbaric, cowardly’ attack after fighters ambush an army-escorted resupply convoy in the Sahel region. Burkina Faso’s government says at least 11 soldiers have been killed and 50 civilians were missing after armed fighters attacked a 150-vehicle military-escorted convoy taking supplies to a northern town. Violence has raged in Burkina Faso since Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba seized power …

Burkina Faso coup-leader defends his military takeover to UN
2 years, 3 months ago

Burkina Faso coup-leader defends his military takeover to UN

Associated Press  

Burkina Faso’s coup leader-turned-president defended his military takeover on Friday, though he acknowledged it was “perhaps reprehensible” and inconsistent with the United Nations’ values. That’s even if it was “perhaps reprehensible in terms of the principles held dear by the United Nations and the international community as a whole.” Burkina Faso’s coup came in the wake of similar takeovers in …

Burkina Faso coup-leader defends his military takeover to UN
2 years, 3 months ago

Burkina Faso coup-leader defends his military takeover to UN

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Burkina Faso's coup leader-turned-president defended …

Burkina Faso junta faced with protests over exiled ex-leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Burkina Faso junta faced with protests over exiled ex-leader

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Protesters in Burkina Faso demonstrated Friday against the return of former President Blaise Compaore, as the ruling junta faltered in its efforts to hold a summit on the crisis of jihadi violence. The meeting devised by Damiba, who had himself appointed interim president, was an attempt to discuss Burkina Faso’s future amid escalating jihadi violence linked …

34 killed in two jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso
2 years, 5 months ago

34 killed in two jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso

The Hindu  

Suspected jihadists killed at least 34 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, officials and sources said Monday. In the northwest of the country, 22 people, reportedly including children, were killed late Sunday at Bourasso in Kossi province, said Boucle du Mouhoun regional governor Babo Pierre Bassinga. In northern Burkina Faso, 12 people died on …

Burkina Faso junta leader inaugurated as nation’s president
2 years, 10 months ago

Burkina Faso junta leader inaugurated as nation’s president

Associated Press  

JAQUEVILLE, Ivory Coast — Burkina Faso’s junta leader Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been sworn in as president Wednesday, less than a month after mutinous soldiers seized control of the West African country in a coup. It’s like they’re saying it’s legal to have a coup in Burkina Faso,” Oumar Cisse a resident in the Sahel’s hard-hit Dori …

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