Hundreds killed in Saudi Hajj stampede
Craig TaylorAt least 717 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage, including some from Niger, are killed in a stampede near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. BBC News – Africa
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Burkina coup: ‘Civilian rule restored’
Burkina Faso’s civilian president says he is back in charge, as African leaders arrive to oversee the transfer of power after last week’s coup. BBC News – Africa
Burkina Faso coup chief in handover vow
The coup leader in Burkina Faso says he is ready to hand over power to transitional civilian authorities, as the army is reportedly marching on the capital. BBC News – Africa
Burkina Faso coup talks ‘breakthrough’
A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence. BBC News – Africa
Ousted Burkina Faso leader ‘freed’
Burkina Faso’s coup leaders say they have freed President Michel Kafando, but the interim prime minister remains under house arrest. BBC News – Africa
Deadly protests after Burkina Faso coup
Presidential guard officers in Burkina Faso seize power in a coup, with more than 10 people reportedly killed as protests break out in the capital. BBC News – Africa