Burkina Faso coup 20227 Feb 2024The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front lineAn anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.7 Feb 2024Africa4 Oct 2022Why has Burkina Faso had two coups in a year?Burkina Faso has a new leadership, after members of the army overthrew the government.4 Oct 2022Africa3 Oct 2022From shy schoolboy to military rulerCapt Ibrahim Traoré is the latest young officer to seize power in France's former colonies in Africa.3 Oct 2022Africa6 Feb 2022African leaders complain about 'wave of coups'The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.6 Feb 2022Africa28 Jan 2022New Burkina Faso leader in first speech since coupWest African leaders suspend the country from the regional bloc and call for the ousted leader to be freed.28 Jan 2022Africa28 Jan 2022New Burkina Faso leader vows return to 'normal'This is the leader's first TV broadcast since leading a coup that ousted the country's former president.28 Jan 2022Africa27 Jan 2022Return of the military strongmen to West AfricaBurkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.27 Jan 2022Africa26 Jan 2022The young soldier who overthrew his presidentLt-Col Damiba took power in Burkina Faso just three weeks after his 41st birthday - what else do we know?26 Jan 2022Africa25 Jan 2022Why Burkina Faso's coup has prompted celebrationsThe military takeover, driven by insecurity, resembles what happened in neighbouring Mali.25 Jan 2022Africa
