Romaric Ollo Hien
latest news & developmentsElite troops linked to ex-leader declare Burkina Faso coup
Burkina Faso’s presidential guard declared a coup on Thursday after arresting the interim president and key government figures.
Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida takes over in Burkina Faso
Isaac Zida says he has taken power after a week of violent protest against President Blaise Compaore’s 27-year rule .
Police mutiny spreads in Burkina Faso
A wave of popular anger spread in Burkina Faso on Thursday as police followed the army in staging a mutiny.
Burkina Faso mutiny spreads as police, students riot
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.
Burkina Faso votes in presidential election
Burkina Faso voted on Sunday in a presidential poll, which appeared to generate little enthusiasm and was expected to keep Blaise Compaore in power.
Cellphone repairmen thrive in Burkina market
Tongs in one hand, soldering iron in the other, Moumouni Tiemtore draws sparks from the carcass of a cellphone. "It’s a circuit fault," he says.