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September 17, 2015

Burkina Faso Military Seizes Power in Apparent Coup 
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In news from Africa, Burkina Faso's military has seized power in an
apparent coup, after the presidential guard detained interim President
Michel Kafando and dissolved the transitional government on Wednesday.
The presidential guard is loyal to Burkina Faso's former longtime
President Blaise Compaoré, who was ousted in a popular uprising nearly
one year ago. Elections had been slated for next month.

 

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