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Military junta takes power in Burkina Faso

EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24

A military coup has taken place in Burkina Faso. Soldiers took to the airwaves of the state broadcaster to announce that President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré had been deposed. The constitution has been suspended, the government and parliament dissolved. Land and air borders have been shut. We take a closer look at the day's events.

We also bring you the latest from the capital of Cameroon, where a fire at a nightclub has killed at least 17 people.

Finally, we take a look at the latest results from the Africa Cup on Nations.

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