Burkina Faso: AU chief slams ‘unconstitutional’ change of gov’t. AU chief joins regional leaders in condemning military leader Damiba’s removal in a coup – the second since January.

The Burkina Faso situation also highlights the role of the army in politics in Africa, as well as the importance of the AU’s acting before a situation reaches crisis level. It is crucial that the AU ...

The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Faso a week after a faction of the army announced the removal of President Roch Kabore, as envoys from West Africa and the United Nations head for ...