Burkina Faso army

Economy, security woes dent popularity of Canadaian PM Justin Trudeau

One hundred days after Justin Trudeau `s Liberal government was sworn in, the still-popular Canadian prime minister faces mounting criticism, against the backdrop of a floundering economy and terror fears.

Feb 07, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

Burkina Faso army launches operation near presidential guard camp

Burkina Faso`s army took up positions on Tuesday outside the presidential guard`s camp in the capital Ouagadougou, a day after the military`s chief of staff said the elite unit was refusing to disarm after a short-lived coup.

Sep 29, 2015, 18:35 PM IST

Burkina Faso coup leaders reach deal with army to end standoff

Burkina Faso coup leaders and the army signed an agreement late on Tuesday to end a tense standoff sparked by last week`s putsch, representatives of both sides said.

Sep 23, 2015, 05:24 AM IST

Burkina Faso army enters capital to disarm coup leaders

Burkina Faso soldiers marched into the capital Ouagadougou without resistance late on Monday as army leaders began surrender talks with the elite presidential guard that staged a coup against the government last week.

Sep 22, 2015, 08:02 AM IST