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Revolution in Burkina Faso: The Fall of Compaoré
VICE News documents the final hours of the president of Burkina Faso's 27-year long reign, as a popular revolution reaches its turbulent conclusion on the streets of the capital Ouagadougou.
Civilian Rule Restored in Burkina Faso as Former UN Ambassador is Named Interim President
The retired diplomat's nomination was announced just a few hours before officials signed a transition charter to guide the country towards elections scheduled for 2015.
Mystery Deepens Over How Much France Helped Ousted President Flee Burkina Faso
French forces were allegedly mobilized to evacuate Blaise Compaoré into neighboring Ivory Coast after violent protests in Burkina Faso last Friday.
'People Don't Trust Him': Uncertainty Surrounds Colonel in Control of Burkina Faso
Military officer Isaac Zida has emerged from the shadows to declare himself interim head of state amid ongoing protests in Burkina Faso.
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.
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.
Opposition Parties in Burkina Faso Call for Nationwide Protests
After 27 years in power, president Blaise Compaoré plans to lift a two-term limit on the presidency in order to stand for re-election next year.
Africa's Biggest Film Festival Isn't Scared of a Little Jihad
While French troops were killing Islamists in Mali last month, thousands of film fans were gathering just a few hundred miles away in Burkina Faso to celebrate the best of African cinema. The festival has been running since 1969, but they still haven’t...