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News and Press Release in English on Mali about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Apr 2023 by UN SC
In the last 10 years, Africa has been subjected to a spate of military coups against democratic governments. The roll call covers countries such as Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, Mali, and Niger.
The latest military coup d’état would seem to be the least of Burkina Faso’s problems.
Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
The announcement capped a day that began with gunfire near a military camp in the capital Ouagadougou, an explosion near the presidential palace, and interruptions to state television programming.