“Burkina Faso’s military said on Thursday it had stripped interim President Michel Kafando of his functions and dissolved the government, seizing power in a coup less than a month before elections meant to restore democracy in the West African country. Burkina Faso was plunged into chaos on Wednesday when the elite Republican Guard — a pillar of long-time former President Blaise Compaore’s regime — seized Kafando, Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida, and two ministers.”
Source: Burkina Faso military says takes power, dissolves government | Reuters
