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Michel Kafando reinstated a week after being taken hostage
Confrontation fears grow as guards loyal to Gilbert Diendere fail to follow order to hand in weapons
Hopes for peaceful transition to democracy dashed by military takeover
Supporters of solar power express confidence in long-term prospects because costs are falling
Barrick Gold’s spin-off strikes Burkina Faso deal and renames itself Acacia Mining
Michel Kafando, a former foreign minister, named as president of a transition government
Whiff of revolution will have been picked up by ageing leaders wishing to hang on to power
The country is an important ally of France and the US in the fight against jihadi groups
Compaoré quits but rivals to army chief quickly emerge
Departure of Compaoré, a western ally, poses dilemma for France and US
Parliament set ablaze after President Compaoré tries to prolong his 27-year rule
With actors from Burkina Faso, Jean-Louis Martinelli’s play tilts at the world financial order
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