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Trial starts 34 years after Burkina Faso leader Sankara's assassination

World News // 2 years ago

Trial starts 34 years after Burkina Faso leader Sankara's assassination

The trial started Monday over the assassination of Burkina Faso's revered revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara 34 years ago.

World News // 8 years ago

Kafando back in power in Burkina Faso

Michel Kafando returned as interim president of Burkina Faso after a military coup last week.

Burkina Faso coup d'etat leaders given ultimatum as surrender deadline expires

World News // 8 years ago

Burkina Faso coup d'etat leaders given ultimatum as surrender deadline expires

Burkina Faso's Regiment of Presidential Security, which carried out a coup d'etat, has been given an ultimatum by military leaders: Surrender or face assault.

Burkina Faso army chiefs urging coup d'etat leaders to disarm 'without bloodshed'

World News // 8 years ago

Burkina Faso army chiefs urging coup d'etat leaders to disarm 'without bloodshed'

Burkina Faso's army chiefs are demanding the presidential guard disarm after last week's coup d'etat, also stating that the army is marching toward the capital.

Burkina Faso's interim president released after coup

World News // 8 years ago

Burkina Faso's interim president released after coup

Military leaders said they released Burkina Faso Interim President Michel Kafando after a coup d'etat.

Burkina Faso's transitional government dissolved in coup d'etat

World News // 8 years ago

Burkina Faso's transitional government dissolved in coup d'etat

The transitional government of Burkina Faso was dissolved on Thursday after a coup d'etat by the country's presidential guard one month ahead of elections.

World News // 9 years ago

Burkina Faso selects interim leader

Burkina Faso has announced a veteran diplomat will serve as interim leader following President Blaise Compaore's ouster Oct. 31.

World News // 9 years ago

African Union gives Burkina Faso military 2 weeks to return to civilian rule

The African Union has given Burkina Faso two weeks to return to civilian rule after the military took power following President Blaise Compaore's resignation.

World News // 9 years ago

Burkina Faso's military says it will turn over power following opposition meeting

Protesters in Burkina Faso's capital clashed with security forces Sunday in opposition to the military takeover following the president's resignation on Friday.

World News // 9 years ago

Two military leaders claim power in Burkina Faso

Two military officials -- Gen. Honore Traore and Col. Isaac Zida -- come forward to claim power in Burkina Faso after president resigns.

Blaise Compaoré (born February 3, 1951) has been the President of Burkina Faso since 1987 following a coup d'état that ousted then-President Thomas Sankara. In 2011, a mutiny by soldiers over unpaid housing allowances forced him to flee the capital for his hometown. Following the mutiny, Compaoré has dissolved the government so as to gratify the protestors' and soldiers' desires and demands.

He is a graduate of Muammar al-Gaddafi's World Revolutionary Center (WRC)

He is the founder of the ruling political party, the Congress for Democracy and Progress. He took power in a 1987 coup in which his predecessor Thomas Sankara was killed. He was elected President in 1991, in an election that was boycotted by the opposition, and re-elected in 1998, 2005 and 2010.

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