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A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute

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A little over 31 years ago, the president of Burkina Faso was murdered in a coup instigated by his former friend and army captain, Blaise Compaoré
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Elite troops linked to ex-leader declare Burkina Faso coup

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Burkina Faso's presidential guard declared a coup on Thursday after arresting the interim president and key government figures.
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Lessons from Nyerere’s grass-roots socialism

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We can learn from what the great 1960s anticolonial movements accomplished.
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Burkina Faso: Political parties set to adopt transition plan

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Political parties and civil society have gathered in Ouagadougou to hammer out a handover plan after the ousting of president Blaise Compaoré.
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Burkina Faso: African leaders meet to plot path to civilian govt

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An AU delegation has begun talks with military leader Isaac Zida after he pledged to relinquish power to a civilian transitional government.
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Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida takes over in Burkina Faso

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Isaac Zida says he has taken power after a week of violent protest against President Blaise Compaore's 27-year rule .
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Protesters storm Parliament in Burkina Faso

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Protesters say they have had enough of President Blaise Compaoré and want to stall an attempt by government to have him re-elected next year.
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North Mali Islamists to meet top crisis mediator

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Representatives of the Ansar Dine Islamist group in northern Mali are to meet the lead mediator as plans for military action take shape.
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Burkinabe police fire on youth protest, four hurt

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Four students were injured during a protest on Friday, three by bullets, as Burkina Faso police opened fire to disperse the youths.
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New Burkina Faso premier named after soldier riots

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President Blaise Compaore appointed a former ambassador to France as the new prime minister, hoping to restore stability after violent protests.
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Burkina Faso mutiny spreads as police, students riot

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A mutiny in Burkina Faso spread on Monday as police joined soldiers on a rampage in a northern town, and students staged violent protests in the west.
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Burkina Faso leader battles mutiny

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Burkina Faso's president, facing a military mutiny, strove to reassert his authority on Friday after mass protests and a night when soldiers ran riot.
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Burkina Faso votes in presidential election

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Burkina Faso voted on Sunday in a presidential poll, which appeared to generate little enthusiasm and was expected to keep Blaise Compaore in power.
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Elections in sight in Côte d’Ivoire

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Mediators looked to have secured an end to Côte d'Ivoie's political crisis on Monday after the key players agreed to salvage a political accord.
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