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European Union Urges Speedy Burkina Polls After Coup Attempt
The EU on Wednesday urged the Burkina Faso transitional authorities to press ahead quickly with elections after renegade presidential guard troops staged a short-lived coup.
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UN Chief Welcomes Return of Burkina Interim Regime
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today the reinstatement of Burkina Faso's interim leader Michel Kafando and transitional institutions after coup leaders stood down.
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Burkina Faso's President Michel Kafando Back in Charge as Coup Fails
The president of Burkina Faso president was back in charge on Wednesday and said he would resume overseeing a transition to democracy, ending a coup by presidential guard soldiers who took him hostage last week.
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UN Chief Demands Burkina Faso Military Show 'Restraint'
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for Burkina Faso's military to "exercise restraint" after three people died and scores more were injured in protests following a coup.
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Burkina Faso Military Retains Powerful Posts in New Cabinet
Burkina Faso's new interim government will hold its first meeting on Monday, with the military retaining powerful posts three weeks after the army took over in the wake of a popular revolt.
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Burkina Government Set to be Named After Delay
The delayed announcement of Burkina Faso's interim government ministers is expected today with the country waiting to see the extent of military influence under civilian President Michel Kafando.
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Fears of Army Influence as Interim Burkina Prime Minister Isaac Zida Picks Team
New Prime Minister Isaac Zida is set to name his ministerial team, amid fears of continued military influence over the phased return to democratic rule.
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Burkina Army Strongman Hands Power to Civilian Leader
The army strongman in charge of Burkina Faso since the ouster of veteran leader Blaise Compaore three weeks ago, formally handed power to interim civilian President Michel Kafando on Friday.
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Burkina Faso Chooses Michel Kafando as Interim President
Veteran diplomat Michel Kafando has been chosen as Burkina Faso's interim president, officials in the west African country announced on Monday and will head the country until 2015.
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European Union Urges Speedy Burkina Polls After Coup Attempt
The EU on Wednesday urged the Burkina Faso transitional authorities to press ahead quickly with elections after renegade presidential guard troops staged a short-lived coup.
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UN Chief Welcomes Return of Burkina Interim Regime
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomed today the reinstatement of Burkina Faso's interim leader Michel Kafando and transitional institutions after coup leaders stood down.
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Burkina Faso's President Michel Kafando Back in Charge as Coup Fails
The president of Burkina Faso president was back in charge on Wednesday and said he would resume overseeing a transition to democracy, ending a coup by presidential guard soldiers who took him hostage last week.
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UN Chief Demands Burkina Faso Military Show 'Restraint'
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for Burkina Faso's military to "exercise restraint" after three people died and scores more were injured in protests following a coup.
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Burkina Faso Military Retains Powerful Posts in New Cabinet
Burkina Faso's new interim government will hold its first meeting on Monday, with the military retaining powerful posts three weeks after the army took over in the wake of a popular revolt.
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Burkina Government Set to be Named After Delay
The delayed announcement of Burkina Faso's interim government ministers is expected today with the country waiting to see the extent of military influence under civilian President Michel Kafando.
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Fears of Army Influence as Interim Burkina Prime Minister Isaac Zida Picks Team
New Prime Minister Isaac Zida is set to name his ministerial team, amid fears of continued military influence over the phased return to democratic rule.
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Burkina Army Strongman Hands Power to Civilian Leader
The army strongman in charge of Burkina Faso since the ouster of veteran leader Blaise Compaore three weeks ago, formally handed power to interim civilian President Michel Kafando on Friday.
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Burkina Faso Chooses Michel Kafando as Interim President
Veteran diplomat Michel Kafando has been chosen as Burkina Faso's interim president, officials in the west African country announced on Monday and will head the country until 2015.
