Mass protest urged in Burkina Faso
Opposition parties in Burkina Faso call for a mass rally in protest at the army takeover after the resignation of President Compaore. BBC News – Africa
Opposition parties in Burkina Faso call for a mass rally in protest at the army takeover after the resignation of President Compaore. BBC News – Africa
Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore resigns following violent protests, with army chief Honore Traore taking over as head of state. BBC News – Africa
Protesters angry at plans to allow Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year-rule set fire to parliament in the capital. BBC News – Africa
Zambia’s President Michael Sata, 77, dies in London, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, the government says. BBC News – Africa
South African police launch a major investigation and offer a large reward to find the killers of South Africa football captain Senzo Meyiwa. BBC News – Africa
The US envoy to the UN begins a visit to Ebola-hit West Africa, criticising nations who offered support but “failed to take responsibility”. BBC News – Africa