The Irish Times

At least 23 dead as Burkina Faso hotel siege ends

More than 120 people freed after attack which al-Qaeda group claims responsibility for

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 20:29

African leaders roll back presidential term limits

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame is latest president to alter constitution in order to stay in power

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00

Ex-PM Kabore has strong lead in Burkina Faso president election

Sunday’s peaceful polling could serve as an example for democratic transition in Africa

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 01:00

Burkina Faso votes to choose first new leader in decades

Election seen as breakthrough for African nation a year after popular uprising

Sun Nov 29 2015 - 19:12

Burkina Faso army converges on capital to disarm coup leaders

Demonstrators take to the streets to protest against amnesty offered junta

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 18:05

Elite presidential guard in Burkina Faso detains cabinet

Soldiers fire warning shots outside presidential palace as hundreds gather to protest

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 21:10

Burkina Faso appoints interim president Michel Kafando

Move follows toppling of long-time president Blaise Compaore and brief military rule

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 09:21

Burkina Faso talks agree plan for transitional authority

Talks included opposition parties, civil society groups and religious leaders, but no military

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 01:02

Call for one-year transition period in Burkina Faso

West African presidents want interim government to guide country into 2015 elections

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 20:10

Burkina Faso army to cede power ‘quickly’ amid coup claims

Military appointed provisional head of state after longtime president quit after protests

Mon Nov 03 2014 - 20:22

Thousands protest at Burkina Faso military coup

UN says sanctions possible if no civilian handover as crowds demand military step down

Sun Nov 02 2014 - 13:29

Army chief takes power in Burkina Faso

Deposed president Blaise Compaore had been in power since military coup in 1987

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 00:27

Calm urged in Burkina Faso after thousands storm parliament

Three shot dead in protests over proposal to remove limits on presidential term

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 15:32