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Sideings in our special coverage ahead of the u. S. Midterm elections. But we start in burkina faso where the army chief has taken power after president Blaise Compaore resigned. His decision came after violent demonstrations on thursday. The military has also dissolved parliament and declared a state of emergency. Victoria has more. Reporter Blaise Compaore was president of burkina faso for 27 years. His sudden departure was announced by the military. Translator people of burkina faso, the National Armed forces announce the resignation of the president. I will assume responsibility for the go...

The streets. Rebels in the Philippines Free two german hostages after holding them for almost six months. Well begin with the developing story out of nigeria. The government says it has agreed to a ceasefire with boko haram, the armed group that kidnapped dozens of High School Girls earlier this year. Lets go straight to our west africa correspondent. Any indication of the fate of those girls now . Reporter thats what people are waiting to find out, waiting to see. People are happy about the news, but many are still quite skeptical. They want to know about the terms and the thousands of people...

An alqaeda linked group in the philippines frees two german hostages after holding them for almost six months. Well we begin with a developing story out of nigeria where the go says its reached an agreement for a ceasefire with boko haram. Thats the armed group which kidnapped dozens of High School Girls earlier this year. Our west africa correspondent has been following the events. Reporter this is what we know. The Defense Force has just ordered all soldiers not to attack boko haram strong holds, and boko haram has promised or said it will not attack civilians or soldiers. In terms of the mo...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Russia's top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa'

Russia is emerging as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States.