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News
2 October 2023
In Burkina Faso, military leadership plans 'partial change' to constitution
News
14 October 2022
In Burkina Faso, talks to adopt transitional charter and designate transitional president begin
News
3 October 2022
In Burkina Faso, transitional government dissolved and constitution suspended after second coup this year
News
28 April 2022
Burkina Faso and Guinea request more time to present transition plans after expiry of ECOWAS deadline
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28 March 2022
ECOWAS sets deadlines for Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea for a return to civilian rule
News
1 February 2022
In Burkina Faso, junta says constitution is restored after African Union suspension
News
31 January 2022
In Burkina Faso, military leader says return to constitutional order will occur "when conditions are right"
News
25 January 2022
In Burkina Faso, military deposes president and suspends constitution
News
28 August 2018
Burkina Faso will hold vote on new constitution in March
News
13 July 2016
A wave of constitutional reforms in West Africa
News
4 July 2016
Burkina Faso opposition threatens to boycott constitutional review process
News
6 November 2015
Burkina Faso MPs set two-term limit for presidents
![A protester wearing a Burkina Faso flag attends a protest against the presidential guard in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, September 16, 2015 [photo credit: Reuters]](/sites/default/files/burkina_man_protest_-_reuters_0.jpeg "A protester wearing a Burkina Faso flag attends a protest against the presidential guard in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, September 16, 2015 [photo credit: Reuters]")
News
17 September 2015
Burkina Faso presidential guard seize president and PM, facing international condemnation
News
6 June 2015
Burkina Faso's Interim President: new constitution needs to be drafted after the October elections
Analysis
20 February 2015
Are efforts to limit presidential power in Africa working?