Burkina Faso's military junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore said on Friday (Sep 29) that the promised elections will only be held in the country once the security situation permits.

Election will be held in Burkina Faso only when...: Junta leader

Burkina Faso's military government said on Wednesday (Sep 27) that it foiled a coup attempt the previous day. As per an official statement read out on state television, the government said, "A proven coup attempt was foiled on September 26, 2023 by intelligence and security services.

Burkina Faso's military govt says it foiled coup attempt

Two attacks in northern Burkina Faso have resulted in the death of three soldiers and nine civilian auxiliaries, reported AFP quoting local and security sources.

Seven years on Burkina Faso insurgency claims 9 lives in the latest jihadist attack

Gunmen killed at least 55 people over the weekend in northern Burkina Faso, authorities said Monday, the latest attack in the West African country where mounting violence is blamed on Islamic extremists.

55 people killed in latest attack in northern Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's military junta said Monday it had restored the constitution a week after taking power and appointed the coup's leader as head of state for a transitional period.

African Union suspends Burkina Faso; junta says constitution restored

Burkina Faso's new military leader Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba said on Thursday that the West African country's return to constitutional order when conditions are right.

Burkina Faso will return to constitutional order when conditions are right, military leader says

The military in Burkina Faso has overthrown the country's President Roch Kabore. The people are celebrating the military takeover on the streets. Why? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why people celebrated a coup in Burkina Faso

Soldiers in Burkina Faso have deposed the government, closed the borders and taken control of the country. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has reportedly been arrested.

Burkina Faso army seize power from President Roch Kabore

In the aftermath of a military takeover in Burkina Faso, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has "condemned attempted takeover of government by the force of arms".

Burkina Faso: UN chief asks coup leaders to lay down arms after military seized power

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, four security sources, and a West African diplomat said on Monday. Earlier, heavy gunfire around his residence.

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore detained by mutinying soldiers

A coup plot to attack the presidential palace and detain 'certain authourities' was thwarted by the security forces in early October

Burkina Faso: Government forces foil coup plot by Compaore loyalists