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Burkina Faso to revoke some foreign firms' mining permits

Burkina Faso to revoke some foreign firms' mining permits

Captain Ibrahim Traore marks two years since seizing power in a coup by insisting on more government control in the mining sector.

Burkina Faso's Traore unveils country's first state bank

Burkina Faso's Traore unveils country's first state bank

Captain Ibrahim Traore said the bank was a symbol of Burkina Faso's economic and financial sovereignty.

Burkina Faso expels French diplomats in spy row

Burkina Faso expels French diplomats in spy row

The three diplomats have been told to leave the West African country in 48 hours.

Soldiers arrested as Burkina Faso thwarts fresh coup attempt - junta

Soldiers arrested as Burkina Faso thwarts fresh coup attempt - junta

The latest is the fourth coup attempt authorities have claimed to have foiled since Captain Ibrahim Traore rose to power.

Children among dozens killed in Burkina Faso village attack

Children among dozens killed in Burkina Faso village attack

Investigations show the provisional toll stands at 70 people killed in the attack that occurred in Zaongo.

Hundreds mark anniversary of Burkina Faso coup

Hundreds mark anniversary of Burkina Faso coup

Supporters held signs with pictures of the country's young military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore.

Burkina Faso coup attempt plotters arrested - prosecutor

Burkina Faso coup attempt plotters arrested - prosecutor

Two others plotters are said to be on the run after the military said it thwarted a coup attempt.

French policies are problems for Africa - Burkinabe leader Traore

French policies are problems for Africa - Burkinabe leader Traore

Captain Ibrahim Traore suggests that France had been ineffective in helping the Burkinabe army fight militant insurgency.

Bursts of gunfire heard in Burkina Faso capital

Bursts of gunfire heard in Burkina Faso capital

The shots were heard early Tuesday before ceasing about 40 minutes later, an AFP journalist said.

Doubts on Burkina Faso vote after fresh attacks kill dozens

Doubts on Burkina Faso vote after fresh attacks kill dozens

The prime minister told lawmakers that parts of the country were still inaccessible and could affect outcome of the elections.