Pierre Mareczko
Contributor
VICE News Interviews Leader of Burkina Faso Coup
General Gilbert Diendere says he's still in charge of the West African country, despite troops loyal to the government overtaking the capital city and freeing the president and prime minister.
Guinea’s Opposition Leader Describes Police Firing Tear Gas and AK-47s at Protests
We spoke to the leader of Guinea’s opposition party about recent clashes in the country’s capital that left at least one protester dead and several wounded.
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.