Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba28 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 202226 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 202225 Jan 2022Why Burkina Faso's coup has prompted celebrationsThe military takeover, driven by insecurity, resembles what happened in neighbouring Mali.25 Jan 202224 Jan 2022Military says it has seized power in Burkina FasoPresident Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.24 Jan 202224 Jan 2022Military announces Burkina Faso takeover on live TVAn army officer says the military have seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.24 Jan 202224 Jan 2022Shots heard near Burkina Faso presidential palaceThe government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained.24 Jan 2022
