Burkina Faso Under A Military Coup With Former President’s Ally As New Leader

Brigadier General Gilbert Diendere Event Chronology: Wednesday 16th September, members of the elite presidential guard force in Burkina Faso stormed an afternoon meeting and arrested the country’s interim president, prime minister and other ministers. Thursday 17th September the military through the national television and radio declared its control over the country relieving the president off...