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  3 presidents press Burkina Faso on civilian rule

  World | November 06, 2014 9:07 IST

  Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Diplomats pressing Burkina Faso's military ruler to return the country to civilian rule said on Wednesday they are seeking names of people who could serve as interim head of state until elections

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  France seeks civilian rule in Burkina Faso

  World | November 05, 2014 6:27 IST

  Paris: France on Tuesday gave a call for the creation of a civilian transitional government in Burkina Faso to prepare for elections in the West African country where violent and massive street protests forced president

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  Burkina Faso president declares state of emergency

  World | October 31, 2014 6:30 IST

  Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore on Thursday declared a state of emergency after violent protests against his attempt to extend his 27-year-rule.The move came after the government of Burkina Faso scraped its decision to

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  Burkina Faso parliament building set on fire

  World | October 30, 2014 22:39 IST

  Ouagadougou: Protesters agitated over plans to allow Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year rule have set fire to Parliament House, BBC reported Thursday.Having first come to power in a coup in 1987,