World Dec 15 West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 member nations hit by coups By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Mar 22 Survivors recount a village massacre carried out by Burkina Faso’s security forces Lifeless children intertwined together. A 2-month-old face-up on the ground. The scenes were horrifying, but the 32-year-old farmer felt he had to photograph them, as proof of the carnage in his Burkina Faso village. By Sam Mednick, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press
World Jan 28 Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa bloc over sanctions to reverse coups West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday. They accused the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Nov 29 Rebels tied to Al-Qaida killed at least 40 civilians in Burkina Faso, UN says The militants in the attack on Sunday also wounded 42 people and set fire to three camps for internally displaced people. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Aug 26 Watch 6:51 Why West African nations are seeing a spate of military coups In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa… By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn
Feb 25 Africa’s largest film festival offers hope amid years of strife in Burkina Faso By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection. The weeklong FESPACO that opens Saturday in violence-torn Burkina Faso's capital goes beyond that to also offer hope, and a symbol of endurance. Continue reading
Oct 02 Ousted coup leader leaves Burkina Faso for Togo By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 01 Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital after countercoup By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press Angry protesters attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital 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. Continue reading
Sep 30 Burkina Faso army officers declare countercoup By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press In a statement carried Friday night, their spokesman declared that Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba was no longer in control of the country. Continue reading
Jul 03 West African leaders attend summit with focus on neighboring military coups By Francis Kokutse, Associated Press A summit last month of the Economic Community of West African States put off imposing further economic and financial sanctions on Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. They were suspended from the bloc following military coups and are under international pressure… Continue reading