Security Incidents Reported in Brazil Over Past 24 Hours
junio 16, 2014 en 2014 FIFA World Cup - Security Update
There have been several reports of security incidents over the past 24 hours. Most notably was the attempted mugging of BBC staff near their hotel in Rio. There was no one injured and the people in question got away ‘un-mugged’ …
Burkina Faso President Resigns After Three Days of Protests
octubre 31, 2014 en Burkina FasoAfter three days of protests, on Friday, Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore formally announced his resignation, with the country’s armed forces chief General Honore Traore announcing that he has taken charge of the West African country.
In a statement released …
Protests in Burkina Faso
noviembre 3, 2014 en Burkina FasoOn Sunday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Burkina Faso’s capital city, rallying against the military’s take over. Both the United Nations and the African Union have rejected the military’s takeover, stating military leader’s now in control must …
Military Announces It Will Install Transitional Government in Burkina Faso
noviembre 3, 2014 en Burkina FasoBurkina Faso’s military has announced that it will install a transitional government, just days after it seized power as President Blaise Compaore resigned. The move came as protesters gathered at the Place de la Nation, in Ouagadougou, protesting the military’s …
Ivory Coast Soldiers Agree to Deal with Government
mayo 16, 2017 en Ivory CoastOn Tuesday, two spokesmen for soldiers behind a mutiny that has impacted Ivory Coast in the past five days have indicated that their leaders have accepted a government proposal on bonus payments and have agreed to return to their barracks, …
