Military Junta takes power in Burkina Faso I Eye on Africa – France 24 English • FRANCE 24

Tonight we focus on a military coup in Burkina Faso. Soldiers took the airwaves of the state broadcaster to announce that Roch Kaboré had resigned. The Constitution has been suspended, the government and the national assembly dissolved. Land and air borders have been shut. President’s whereabouts remain unknow.

We also bring you the latest from the capital of Cameroon, where a fire at a nightclub killed at least 17. Finally, we take a look at the latest results from the Africa Cup on Nations.

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