Meet 34 Years Old Ibrahim Traore, New Burkina Faso Coup Maker Who Overthrew Lt Colonel Damiba
It becomes theatrical as the whole world watches us with a lot of contempt and disenchantment that Africans are unable to sit down and dialogue to find solutions to our problems. Out of the blue, we act hastily and that also has dire consequences. Burkina Faso, a country located in west Africa was formerly known as Upper Volta and its rename means "the land of the upright people."
Citizens protest against president, demand his resignation in Burkina Faso.
Many in Burkina Faso initially supported the military takeover, frustrated with the previous government’s inability to stem Islamic extremist violence that has killed thousands and displaced at least 2 million. Since he [Damiba] took power, our soldiers die often and this does not sadden him," said Marcelin Ouedraogo, who joined a protest in the city centre on Friday calling for the end of French military involvement in Burkina Faso, and for collaboration with Russia.