Tag: Ouagadougou
Independent Africa
Delegates chart Burkina Faso’s post-coup future
More than 300 military officials, politicians and community leaders are meeting in Burkina Faso to chart the country's future following its second coup in...
Independent Africa
Institut Français in Ouagadougou vandalised in Mali coup protests
The French Institute, a major cultural hub in Ouagadougou, has been vandalized by protesters in Burkina Faso.Windows and doors were broken, security guards' room...
Independent Africa
Burkinabes react to Ibrahim Traoré’s appointment as head of state
The people of Ouagadougou are reacting to the announcement that Captain Ibrahim Traoré, leader of the 30 September coup d'etat, has taken power."It is...
Independent Africa
Ecowas ‘confident’ after meeting Burkina Faso leader
A West African mission that went to assess Burkina Faso's situation following the coup left Ouagadougou "confident" despite gatherings by demonstrators who criticised its...
World
France condemns attacks on embassy in Ouagadougou following military coup
Angry demonstrators in Burkina Faso attacked the French embassy in the capital, Ouagadougou on Saturday, 1 October.They were protesting in support of the country's...
Independent Africa
Soldiers from Burkina Faso announce the overthrow of the military regime
On Friday night in Burkina Faso, armed soldiers wearing fatigues and masks came on television to confirm the overthrow of President Paul-Henri Damiba, the...