Tag: President Blaise Compaore
Army official announces ouster of Burkina president
An army official claimed on Friday that Burkina Faso’s embattled President Blaise Compaore had been ousted, prompting an outburst of…
Coup in Burkina Faso, army dissolves Compaore’s govt
Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore was toppled on Thursday as the army took power after protesters set parliament ablaze in…
Burkina Faso: Compaore may make it Africa’s next flash point
Any move by Burkina Faso’s veteran President Blaise Compaore to tweak the constitution and run for office a fifth time…
Thousands protest against Blaise Compaore
At least 10,000 people marched in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital Saturday to protest against plans by President Blaise Compaore that…