Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba offered his resignation in order to avoid confrontations with ‘serious consequences’.
Protesters target France’s embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag.
France ‘firmly denies’ any involvement of its army in an alleged counteroffensive plan by toppled leader Damiba.
Soldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station.
Putin to host formal ceremony in Moscow after declaring Ukrainian lands ‘independent’ in major escalation of war.
When Putin said he would use ‘all weapons available’ to defend Russia, it is assumed he meant nuclear bombs as well.
US vice president and South Korea President YoonSuk-yeol both condmened North Korea’s weapons tests.
Washington also announces additional $1.1bn in weapons for Ukraine, including advanced rocket systems and radars.
Moussa Dadis Camara, 10 others are accused of responsibility in killing of 150 people and mass rape by Guinean forces.
Burkina Faso condemns ‘barbaric, cowardly’ attack after fighters ambush an army-escorted resupply convoy in the Sahel.
Rights group backing families of 43 disappeared students says resignation ‘extremely concerning’ for search for justice.
Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has tried to reach out to Sudan’s pro-democracy movement.
US military official says aircraft carrier’s visit is ‘clear and unambiguous demonstration’ of commitment to alliance.
Businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin says he is ‘proud’ of founding Wagner Group staffed by Russian war veterans.
