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 have seized power in Burkina Faso, the takeover follows a mutiny over the civilian president's failure to contain an Islamist insurgency. Burkina Faso's army has ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly.

Africa: Burkina Faso army deposes President Roch Kabore in latest coup

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

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

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Gravitas: Why people celebrated a coup in Burkina Faso

Africa: Burkina Faso army deposes President Roch Kabore in latest coup

Burkina Faso army seize power from President Roch Kabore

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore detained by mutinying soldiers