US security assistance to Burkina Faso laid the groundwork for a coup
An honor guard stands at attention as Col. Maj. Gilbert Ouédraogo takes command as army chief of staff in Ouagadougou,…
US Commander blames bad governance, corruption for Military coups in Africa
…raises concern over continuous expansion of terrorist groups in Sahel Godsgift Onyedinefu Bad governance and corruption are leading factors that…
The juntas and the hunted: A coup in Burkina Faso will help the Sahel’s jihadists
•Military rule will exacerbate the problems that have allowed extremism to thrive Most coups begin with confusion. In Burkina Faso the…
Soldiers attempt to overthrow Guinea-Bissau government
…ECOWAS kicks Ngozi James Soldiers have attempted to overthrow the government of Guinea-Bissau, according to regional bloc Ecowas, a week…
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
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…