Tag: Burkina Faso

  • Burkina Faso President Kabore Arrested By Mutinous Solidiers

    Mutinous troops in restive Burkina Faso arrested President Roch Marc Christian Kabore on Monday and detained him in army barracks a day after staging an uprising, security sources told AFP. Soldiers at several army bases across the West African country rebelled on Sunday, demanding the sacking of the military top brass and more resources to…

  • Burkina Faso incumbent Kabore wins presidential election

    Burkina Faso incumbent Kabore wins presidential election

    Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has won a second term after gaining an outright majority in the first round of elections, the country’s electoral board announced Thursday. “Mr Kabore… with 57.87 per cent of the vote, is provisionally elected president of (Burkina) Faso in the first round,” said Newton Ahmed Barry, head of…

  • Burkina Faso, Cameroon record 5 new cases of COVID-19

    Burkina Faso, Cameroon record 5 new cases of COVID-19

    Burkina Faso and Cameroon have recorded five new cases of COVID-19, Health Ministry said on Tuesday. ALSO READ:FG postpones Edo 2020, as coronavirus claims another sports casualty This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Burkina Faso to 20, the Minister of Health, Claudine Lougue, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Ministry of Health…