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The Latest Breaking News from Burkina Faso

After a fourth coup in West Africa, it's time to rethink international response

The latest coup in Burkina Faso is the fourth in Africa’s Sahel region in less than 18 months. The other three were carried out in August 2020 in Mali, in April 2021 in Chad, and Mali’s “coup within a coup” last May.

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African Union suspends Burkina Faso after coup last week

The African Union has announced in a tweet that it has suspended Burkina Faso until constitutional order is restored in the West African country

The Independent UK

AU suspends Burkina Faso after coup as envoys head for talks

Continental body says suspension to stay in place until restoration of constitutional order.

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African Union suspends Burkina Faso after military coup

The African Union has suspended Burkina Faso from all its activities in response to last week's military coup, effective until constitutional order is restored, the AU said on Monday.

Reuters

African Union suspends Burkina Faso over coup

The African Union said Monday it had suspended Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 coup that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

France 24

Senegal see off Equatorial Guinea to reach Cup of Nations semi-final

Senegal put down Equatorial Guinea's brief rebelliion in Yaoundé on Sunday night to set up a semi-final clash with Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 21

Karl Toko Ekambi, one of Cameroon's dynamic duo, ended Gambia's swashbuckling caper in the Cup of Nations in Douala. It's curtains too for the Japoma Stadium. Oh well, at least security is alive and kicking. Wonder why.

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Burkina Faso coach Malo dedicates Afcon win to compatriots and Cameroonian fans

Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo dedicated his side's 1-0 quarter-final win over Tunisia on Saturday night to his compatriots recovering from a coup d'etat and the Cameroonians in Garoua who cheered his team to victory.

Radio France Internationale

AFCON quarter-final wrap: Burkina Faso stun Tunisia as Cameroon also book last-four spot

The first set of Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals took place on Saturday, with 10-man Burkina Faso stunning Tunisia and hosts Cameroon powering on past Gambia

Daily Mirror

Dango Ouattara on target as Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to reach semi-finals

The teenage Lorient forward had put the Stallions ahead in first-half stoppage-time

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia: Dango Ouattara scores and sent off in tight AFCON quarter-final

Burkina Faso moved into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 win over Tunisia.

Evening Standard

Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Dango Ouattara scored the only goal of the match and was sent off as Burkina Faso made it through to the last four. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK

Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia LIVE! Ouattara goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

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Evening Standard

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia live stream: How can I watch AFCON quarter-final live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso and Tunisia will battle it out for a place in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

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Tunisia boss Kadri rejects favourites tag for Afcon clash with Burkina Faso

Tunisia assistant coach Jalel Kadri on Friday played down his team’s billing as favourites for their clash against Burkina Faso at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua on Saturday night.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso after military coup

West Africa regional bloc suspends Burkina Faso days after mutinous soldiers forced President Kabore to resign.

The Independent UK

AP EXPLAINS: Burkina Faso at risk for more unrest after coup

Experts are warning that Burkina Faso could face more instability in the aftermath of this week's military coup

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West Africa regional bloc Ecowas suspends Burkina Faso after coup d'etat

On Friday, members of 15-state regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies, following the coup d’etat carried out late Sunday.

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Reuters

W. African bloc suspends Burkina Faso after military coup - sources

West Africa's main regional bloc on Friday suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies over this week's military coup and decided to send a delegation to the capital Ouagadougou, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS due to discuss response to Burkina Faso coup

Meeting comes hours after new military ruler addresses nation for first time since overthrowing President Roch Kabore.

France 24

Denmark to withdraw troops from Mali after junta's demands

In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to…

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso's junta leader promises security, order

Burkina Faso’s new military leader says he is going to bring security and order back to the conflict-ridden nation and unite the country, but warns that betrayal wouldn’t be tolerated by the new regime

Evening Standard

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - AFCON preview today

Tunisia and Burkina Faso go toe-to-toe in Garoua tonight for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Reuters

Burkina Faso will return to constitutional order when conditions are right, military leader says

Burkina Faso's new military leader Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba said on Thursday that the West African country return to constitutional order when conditions are right.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso: Military coup prompts fears of further instability

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

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