Isaac Zida

Burkina Faso coup leader hands himself in

General Gilbert Diendere, who had said several times that he was willing to face justice following the September 17 putsch, was being held at the Paspanga police base yesterday near the centre of the capital Ouagadougou.

Oct 02, 2015, 06:08 AM IST

Burkina Faso coup leader hands himself in

General Gilbert Diendere, who had said several times that he was willing to face justice following the September 17 putsch, was being held at the Paspanga police base yesterday near the centre of the capital Ouagadougou.

Oct 02, 2015, 05:22 AM IST

Burkina Faso freezes assets of failed coup leader

Burkina Faso authorities on Saturday froze the assets of General Gilbert Diendere, the leader of last week`s failed coup in the impoverished west African country.

Sep 27, 2015, 06:49 AM IST

Burkina Faso president, PM `held by presidential guard`

Burkina Faso`s interim president and prime minister were detained at the presidential palace Wednesday by guards loyal to ousted leader Blaise Compaore, the speaker of parliament said.

Sep 17, 2015, 00:55 AM IST