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Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba

May 27, 2024

Burkina Faso junta extends military rule for another five years

Mr Traore became Burkina Faso’s president in a coup that ousted Mr Damiba from office in September 2022.

Burkina Faso's military ruler Ibrahim Traore
October 26, 2022

New govt sworn in after coup in Burkina Faso

The newly appointed Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambéla presented his cabinet in the capital Ouagadougou on Wednesday.

Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambéla
October 6, 2022

Why is Africa playing with fire?

The mice can now play because Africa’s cats have lost their felinity.

African Union (AU)
October 3, 2022

Ousted Burkina Faso’s military leader gives conditions to resign after coup

Mr Damiba provided “seven conditions” for his resignation.

Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
June 16, 2022

Burkina Faso: UN condemns attack on Seytenga

Security in Burkina Faso has worsened since 2015 as attacks have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1.9 million others.

António Guterres
January 28, 2022

Burkina Faso will return to democratic rule when conditions are right: Military

The coup plotters said various sections of Burkina Faso’s society would be convened to agree on a roadmap to plan and carry out needed reforms.