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The coup in Burkina Faso has been confirmed. Army captain Ibrahim Traore Friday evening announced that former military ruler Paul-Henri Damiba has been deposed and his government dissolved.

He also announced the suspension of the constitution and transitional charter.

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Mr Traore announced this in a statement read on national television.

He said a group of officers had decided to remove Mr Damiba due to his inability to deal with a worsening armed uprising in the country.

He announced that borders were closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities were suspended.

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The latest coup in the West African country is coming eight months after Mr Damiba overthrew former President Roch Kabore in a coup.

The latest coup in Burkina Faso is the most recent in West Africa where countries like Chad, Mali and Guinea recently experienced coups.

(Premium Times)

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