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Soldiers seen outside Burkina Faso state TV after mutinies

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Hooded soldiers took up positions outside Burkina Faso's state TV in the capital Ouagadougou on Monday, an AFP journalist witnessed, a day after mutinies by troops prompted fears of a coup.

AFP

Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup

Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders.

Reuters

Burkina Faso soldiers announce military takeover, Kaboré ‘suspended’

Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, suspended the country’s constitution, dissolved government and closed the national borders. The announcement followed hours of confusion after gunfire erupted at army camps on Sunday night. Kaboré has not been seen since Sunday and his whereabouts…

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Tunisia Shock Nigeria at African Cup of Nations

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shots near Burkina president's home as soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso's president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.

AFP

Tunisia outwit Nigeria to set up last eight clash with Burkina Faso

Tunisia advanced to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night following a tactically disciplined 1-0 victory over Nigeria.

Radio France Internationale

Alex Iwobi sent off as Nigeria knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations by Tunisia

Tunisia will now play Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals.

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Tunisia shock Nigeria, Comoros to use outfield player as goalkeeper

Yaoundé (AFP) - Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon.

AFP

Burkina Faso goalkeeper performs six back flips after winning AFCON penalty shoot-out

Herve Koffi played his part as Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties, but there was more to come from the 25-year-old once his national team had secured their AFCON progress

Daily Mirror

Gabon coach laments Aubameyang loss after AFCON exit

Limbe (Cameroon) (AFP) - Gabon coach Patrice Neveu admitted his team struggled to make up for losing star man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after they were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties by Burkina Faso in the last 16 on Sunday.

AFP

Burkina Faso 1-1 Gabon (7-6 pens): Ouedraogo hits winning penalty after marathon AFCON shootout

Burkina Faso came through a marathon penalty shootout to defeat Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals

Limbe (Cameroon) (AFP) - Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the decisive penalty kick as Burkina Faso beat Gabon 7-6 in a dramatic shoot-out to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Sunday's match in Limbe finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

AFP

Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Youssef Msakni’s opportunist second-half strike dumped Nigeria out of the tournament in a classic smash-and-grab raid by Tunisia

The Guardian - UK

Explainer-Why is Burkina Faso's army mutinying?

The West African nation of Burkina Faso hit international headlines on Sunday when machinegun fire rang out from barracks as soldiers demanded more support from their political and military leaders. Here's what you need to know.

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: Burkina Faso from popular uprising to soldier mutinies

Soldiers staged mutinies in parts of the country on Sunday amid unrest and violence since 2014.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso denies army takeover after military barracks gunfire

Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday, prompting the government to deny that the military had seized control of the notoriously volatile Sahel state.

AFP

Burkina soldiers mutiny over anti-jihadist strategy

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Soldiers in Burkina Faso staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country's military top brass and allocation of more resources to a seven-year battle against Islamist insurgents.

AFP

Burkina Faso denies coup amid barracks revolt

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday and internet connections were disrupted, prompting fears of a coup in the notoriously volatile west African state which the government quickly denied.

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Reuters

As soldiers mutiny in Burkina Faso, government dismisses talk of coup

Sustained gunfire rang out from military camps in Burkina Faso on Sunday as mutinying soldiers demanded more support for their fight against Islamist militants and protesters ransacked the headquarters of President Roch Kabore's political party.

AFP

Gunfire at barracks in Burkina Faso, govt denies army takeover

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Gunfire broke out at several army barracks in Burkina Faso on Sunday, prompting the government to deny that the military had seized control of the notoriously volatile Sahel state.

The Independent UK

Heavy gunfire reported at Burkina Faso military base

Witnesses are reporting heavy gunfire at a military base in Burkina Faso's capital raising fears that a coup attempt is underway

Reuters

Burkina Faso defence minister denies rumours President Kabore has been detained

Burkina Faso Defence Minister General Bathelemy Simpore denied rumours on Sunday that President Roch Marc Kabore had been detained following heavy gunfire at several army barracks, adding the motive of shooting by soldiers was still unclear.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso gov’t denies army takeover after barracks gunfire

The government denies the army seized control of the country after exchanges of gunfire at multiple army barracks.

Evening Standard

Burkina Faso vs Gabon live stream: How can I watch AFCON game live on TV in UK today?

Burkina Faso and Gabon will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations round 16 on Sunday afternoon.

France 24

Shots heard near Burkina Faso president's home, protesters torch ruling party HQ

Shots were heard late Sunday near the private home of Burkina Faso's president in the capital Ouagadougou, residents told AFP, as soldiers in several barracks staged mutinies to demand more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents.

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