• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Radio Gold 90.5 FM
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
    • Parliament
    • Police
    Achimota Forest

    Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

    Kingsley Agyeman

    KINGSLEY AGYEMAN: A Goal Getter with An Eye for Detail

    Free SHS

    Free SHS needs to be reviewed to sustain it – Nortsu Kotoe

    Abossey Okai

    Abossey Okai: Spare parts retailers have threatened to go on strike over the transfer to Afienya.

    Rt. Rev Ayensu

    Rt. Rev Ayensu’s comments on Mahama are his views – Methodist Church

    Health trainees

    Health trainees have threatened to skip classes due to unpaid allowances.

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Festival
    • Movie
    • Music
    Kofi Kinaata

    Kofi Kinaata Congratulates Fameye for winning song writer of the year

    Kidi

    KiDi wins 2022 VGMA Artiste of the Year

    PSALM ADJETEYFIO

    Psalm Adjeteyfio is dead.

    Lydia Forson

    The economy is what is happening in our pockets not your big “brofo” Lydia Forson to Bawumia

    Abeiku-Santana

    I’m disappointed in Bawumia – Abeiku Santana

    D-Black

    I remember you didn’t promise this hardship – DBlack reminds Akufo-Addo

  • Opinion
  • Technology
  • World News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
    • Parliament
    • Police
    Achimota Forest

    Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

    Kingsley Agyeman

    KINGSLEY AGYEMAN: A Goal Getter with An Eye for Detail

    Free SHS

    Free SHS needs to be reviewed to sustain it – Nortsu Kotoe

    Abossey Okai

    Abossey Okai: Spare parts retailers have threatened to go on strike over the transfer to Afienya.

    Rt. Rev Ayensu

    Rt. Rev Ayensu’s comments on Mahama are his views – Methodist Church

    Health trainees

    Health trainees have threatened to skip classes due to unpaid allowances.

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
    • Crime
    • Education
    • election
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Festival
    • Movie
    • Music
    Kofi Kinaata

    Kofi Kinaata Congratulates Fameye for winning song writer of the year

    Kidi

    KiDi wins 2022 VGMA Artiste of the Year

    PSALM ADJETEYFIO

    Psalm Adjeteyfio is dead.

    Lydia Forson

    The economy is what is happening in our pockets not your big “brofo” Lydia Forson to Bawumia

    Abeiku-Santana

    I’m disappointed in Bawumia – Abeiku Santana

    D-Black

    I remember you didn’t promise this hardship – DBlack reminds Akufo-Addo

  • Opinion
  • Technology
  • World News
No Result
View All Result
Radio Gold 90.5 FM
No Result
View All Result
Home Africa

Burkina Faso army says it has deposed President Kabore

by Ahmed Kabore
January 25, 2022
in Africa, Top Story
Reading Time: 4 mins read
Burkina Faso Coup
0
SHARES
513
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Burkina Faso’s army said it has deposed President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country’s borders.

The announcement, signed on Monday by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba and read by another officer on state television, said the takeover had been carried out without violence and those detained were in a secure location.

The statement was made in the name of a previously unheard-of entity, the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration or MPSR, according to its French-language acronym.

“MPSR, which includes all sections of the army, has decided to end President Kabore’s post today,” it said.

It cited the deterioration of the security situation and what it described as Kabore’s inability to unite the nation and effectively respond to the challenges it faces.

The statement said the MPSR would re-establish “constitutional order” within a “reasonable time”, adding that a nationwide nightly curfew would be enforced.

The army broadcast came after two days of confusion and fear in the capital Ouagadougou, where heavy gunfire erupted at army camps on Sunday, with soldiers demanding more support for their fight against armed groups.

It was not immediately known where President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was.

Security sources earlier gave conflicting accounts of Kabore’s situation, with some saying he was being detained by the coup organizers and others saying forces loyal to him had taken him to a secure location.

Earlier, Kabore’s party said he had survived an assassination attempt, but gave no details. Several armored vehicles belonging to the presidential fleet could be seen near Kabore’s residence on Monday, riddled with bullets. One was spattered with blood.

International reaction

Following contradictory reports on Kabore’s whereabouts, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell said in a statement, “We now know that President Kabore is under the control of the military.”

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said in a statement that he “strongly condemns any attempted takeover of government by the force of arms”, calling the events a “coup”.

The United States called “for the immediate release of President Kabore and other government officials and for members of the security forces to respect Burkina Faso’s constitution and civilian leadership”, State Department spokesman Ned Price said during a news briefing.

“We urge all sides in this fluid situation to remain calm and to seek dialogue as a means to resolve grievances,” Price said.

Before the army statement, the African Union and the West African bloc ECOWAS both condemned what they called an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, saying they held the military responsible for Kabore’s safety.

The landlocked country, one of West Africa’s poorest despite being a gold producer, has experienced numerous coups since independence from France in 1960.

Kabore – in power since 2015 and re-elected in 2020 – had faced waves of protests in recent months amid frustration about killings of civilians and soldiers by armed groups, some of whom have links to ISIL (ISIS) and al-Qaeda.

Security situation

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque said Damiba has support from many soldiers in Burkina Faso’s army who have been involved in fighting armed groups.

“He’s someone that’s been on the front lines and seen the casualties caused by the war going on in this region of the borders of Mali, Burkina, and Niger,” said Haque, reporting from Dakar, Senegal.

“He had written a book about questioning the situation between West African armies and armed groups in the area.”

Haque said the chaos in Burkina Faso is playing right into the hands of these armed groups, who favor a government that is not made up of elected officials.

“That is what they have been trying to fight off – a democratically elected government in Ouagadougou,” he said. “At the backdrop of this is the lack of ability from the former deposed president in trying to deal with the ongoing security situation.”

Burkina Faso joins the ranks of several states in the region that are now under military rule. Mali, Guinea, and Chad have seen coups in recent years.

Adama Gaye, a Senegalese political commentator, told Al Jazeera that “the failure to govern” is at the heart of these recent events. “Anybody who has been monitoring the evolution of Burkina Faso expected this to happen – the [writing was] on the wall, clearly,” Gaye said, about the military moves on Monday.

Source: aljazeera.com
Tags: Burkina Fasocoup d'état
ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Policewoman killed by unknown assailants in Bawku

Next Post

Ghana maintains its position on Corruption Perception Index; fails to make progress

Next Post
Ghana maintains its position on Corruption Perception Index; fails to make progress

Ghana maintains its position on Corruption Perception Index; fails to make progress

FLASHBACK: Governance is about honesty, not just speaking slangs – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Ghanaians won’t pay e-levy when Akufo-Addo is living large – Mahama

Stay Connected test

  • 110 Followers
  • 80.9k Followers
  • 166k Subscribers
  • 23.5k Followers
  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Some Ashaiman ladies selling their egg

Some Ashaiman ladies selling their egg, ovaries for Ghc3000 or iPhone with portrait imagery — Report

April 6, 2022
Achimota School and the AG’s office have filed an appeal challenging the High Court’s order in admitting Tyrone Marhguy

Headmistress withheld results as Tyrone Marghuy tops the class in Science & Elective Maths, despite admission woes

September 23, 2021
VIDEO: Details about Lake Bosomtwe s3xtape emerge as bonking lovers get stuck

VIDEO: Details about Lake Bosomtwe s3xtape emerge as bonking lovers get stuck

September 6, 2021
VIDEO: Armed Robber Shot In The Head By Driver He Attempted To Rob

VIDEO: Armed Robber Shot In The Head By Driver He Attempted To Rob

October 13, 2021

Netcix integrated personal cuts out the chill with an

10 critical points from epic security manifesto inability

Youth vaping an epidemic with crackdown coming

Success humble is good not teacher failure makes you

Achimota Forest

Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

May 17, 2022
Nkoranza

Nkoranza youth on a rampage following the suspected murder of a suspect in police custody

May 17, 2022
Okudzeto-Ablakwa

Dr. Lawrence writes: What is Hon Okudzeto Ablakwah saying?

May 17, 2022
GPL: “Every Champion is a potential danger” – Frank Nelson on Hearts of Oak’s  season’s performance

GPL: Hearts of Oak forward gives up on league title defence

May 14, 2022

Recent News

Achimota Forest

Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

May 17, 2022
42
Nkoranza

Nkoranza youth on a rampage following the suspected murder of a suspect in police custody

May 17, 2022
122
Okudzeto-Ablakwa

Dr. Lawrence writes: What is Hon Okudzeto Ablakwah saying?

May 17, 2022
337
GPL: “Every Champion is a potential danger” – Frank Nelson on Hearts of Oak’s  season’s performance

GPL: Hearts of Oak forward gives up on league title defence

May 14, 2022
66

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Africa
  • America
  • Boxing
  • Business
  • Covid
  • Crime
  • Education
  • election
  • Entertainment
  • Europe
  • Fashion
  • Festival
  • Football
  • General
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Live Streaming
  • Military
  • Movie
  • Music
  • News
  • Newspaper Headlines
  • Opinion
  • Parliament
  • Police
  • Politics
  • Poll & Survey
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Technology
  • Top Story
  • Trending News
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • World
  • World News

Recent News

Achimota Forest

Achimota Forest has been declassified in order to be exploited for other purposes.

May 17, 2022
Nkoranza

Nkoranza youth on a rampage following the suspected murder of a suspect in police custody

May 17, 2022
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2021 Radio Gold 90.5 FM - All right reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top Story
  • General
  • News
    • Crime
    • election
    • Education
    • Parliament
    • Lifestyle
    • Police
    • Military
  • Politics
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Boxing
  • Business
  • Video
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Festival
    • Fashion
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • America
    • World News
      • World
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Europe
  • Tech
  • Covid
  • Technology

© 2021 Radio Gold 90.5 FM - All right reserved

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT