After coup in Burkina Faso, protesters turn to Russia for help
•Fed up with the failure of their government, and France, to stop the violence caused by militants, some citizens now…
Burkina Faso: Who is Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the man at the head of the junta?
Burkina Faso military leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo
With Burkina Faso’s president ousted, West Africa faces ‘coup bloc’
By Danielle Paquette DAKAR, Senegal — Mali. Chad. Guinea. Sudan. Even before Burkina Faso’s army declared on Monday that it had…
Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels
Burkina Faso coup raises more questions about France’s mission Latest setback for Paris-led anti-militant operations in Sahel Turmoil in region…
A coup in Burkina Faso will help the Sahel’s jihadists
•Military rule will exacerbate the problems that have allowed extremism to thrive By The Economist ALL COUPS begin with confusion.…
Coup in Burkina Faso bodes ill for stability in West Africa
•Putschists in West Africa should not interpret initial popular support for coups as an indication that citizens no longer desire…
ECOWAS, US, France condemn military take-over in Burkina Faso
Mukaila Ola The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup d’etat in Burkina Faso, describing it…
UN to Military: Release president Kabore with immediate effect
•UN Secretary General condemns Burkina Faso coup, Says Celebration on the Streets may Be Orchestrated Paschal Okeke The United Nations…
The world today..in brief
By The Economist Stockmarkets in America continued to plunge on Monday as investors eyed the prospect of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.…