Roch Marc Christian Kabore

Mutinous soldiers guard the entrance of the national television station in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso president, apparently detained, calls for unity

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Security forces say that Burkina Faso's president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, has been detained by soldiers. A statement was released by the president urging dialogue on Twitter, but it's not confirmed if he composed the message himself.

Burkina Faso president, apparently detained, calls for unity
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