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President of Burkina Faso Officially Resigns Amid Turmoil
After a day of riots and destruction, Burkina Faso's president is forced out of office.
President of Burkina Faso Announces Dissolution of Government
Protests have turned to riots in the African nation over planned vote to amend presidential term limits.
Police Unleash Tear Gas and Batons on Protesters in Burkina Faso
A proposal that would allow president Blaise Compaoré — now in his 27th year in office — to remain in power has triggered massive protests that turned violent Tuesday.
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Burkina Faso Opposition Leader: 'This is a Decisive Moment for the Future of Democracy'
In an interview with VICE News, Zéphirin Diabré, leader of Burkina Faso's opposition coalition, explains why the country's citizens are protesting a controversial constitutional reform bill.
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