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Fragile democracy being tested
Topix - Thursday, October 11, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"The president [Compaore] who thought he was in control of the system came to realize that there are still some resistences among the institutions that are not on track." OUAGADOUGOU, 27 December 2006 - Clashes last week between the military and police in Burkina Faso's capital... more
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Soldiers in the Streets
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, October 10, 2007
oldiers in Burkina Faso took to the streets and threatened to use force this week after talks over working conditions broke ... more
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Floods Recede in Burkina Faso, Thousands Displaced, Crops Destroyed
Topix - Wednesday, October 10, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"Almost every family, and the families are quite big here with about seven to even 20 children...tell of at least one or two of their children have had malaria or are having malaria, as well as diarrhea and stomach problems." De Capua interview on Burkina Faso... more
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WHO predicts worst meningitis epidemic in Africa for decade
Topix - Tuesday, October 09, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"The number of cases has increased in the last two seasons and we are likely to have major epidemics in a context of vaccine shortages" AFRICA: WHO predicts worst meningitis epidemic for decade Adele Kabore, 18, suffered mental disabilities after being infected with meningitis, an infection... more
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Etruscan Diamonds completes acquisition of the Tirisano Mine in South Africa
Topix - Tuesday, October 09, 2007
p> Etruscan Diamonds completes acquisition of the Tirisano Mine in South Africa HALIFAX, Oct. via Canada NewsWire ... more
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Convergence Council to Meet on Regional Monetary Union
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, October 09, 2007
egional ministers of finance and the Governors of central banks will meet in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, next Tuesday to consider various proposals for the creation of monetary union in West Africa by December ... more
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Government Releases Long Awaited Flood Damage Numbers
allAfrica.com - Monday, October 08, 2007
he number of dead from floods in Burkina Faso has risen to 46 people and some 95,000 have been displaced, according to new government ... more
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Web scams still net too many
Topix - Sunday, October 07, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"I'm sure there are people out there who would fall for it" I recently received this e-mail from Mr. Ahmed Issa, auditing and accounting manager for the Bank of Africa in Ouagadougou, the capital of the African nation of Burkina Faso. via The Orange County... more
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High River Gold's Strategic Partner, Goldrush Resources, Announces Gold Discovery Near Bissa
Topix - Friday, October 05, 2007
p> High River Gold Mines Ltd. is pleased to announce that its strategic alliance partner, Goldrush Resources Ltd. via Market Wire ... more
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Architecture serving humanity
Topix - Thursday, October 04, 2007
p> THE AGA KHAN Award for Architecture recently announced the winners of its 10th award cycle. via Jordan Times ... more
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Team Beat Burkina Faso
allAfrica.com - Thursday, October 04, 2007
he Prisons female team yesterday registered its name on the Africa Clubs Handball ranking as the thirteenth best club in Africa when they beat Loban Handball Club of Burkina Faso 29-24 in their classification ... more
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Local Leaders Say Flood-Hit Residents Will Need Food Aid for Months
allAfrica.com - Thursday, October 04, 2007
housands of people in western Burkina Faso will need food aid for months to come, after floods wiped out homes and farms and now a lack of rain threatens whatever crops survived the ... more
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Statement by the IMF Staff Mission to Burkina Faso
Topix - Wednesday, October 03, 2007
p> Martin Petri, International Monetary Fund Mission Chief to Burkina Faso, made the following statement today in Ouagadougou: "An IMF mission team visited Ouagadougou during September 18-October 3 for the 2007 ... via International Monetary Fund ... more
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Country Urges UN to Address Proliferation of Small Arms
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, October 03, 2007
he Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso today urged the General Assembly to galvanize action against the proliferation of small arms and light ... more
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President Gnassingbe in Ouaga
Topix - Tuesday, October 02, 2007
p> Togo's President Faure Eyadema arrived in Ouagadougou on Monday for a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso during which he will hold talks with his host, Blaise Compaore, who is the facilitator in the ... via Togo News - English ... more
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Arson Attack On Radio Host's Car Marks Escalation in Intimidation Campaign
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, October 02, 2007
eporters Without Borders today condemned a campaign of death threats against singer and radio host Karim Sama, which took a disturbing new turn with an arson attack on his car on 28 September in Ouagadougou. Also known as "SAM'S K Le Jah," Sama hosts a successful programme on privately-owned Ouaga... more
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Fire Destroys Radio Presenter's Car
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, October 02, 2007
am S K Le Jah, a presenter with Ouaga FM, a private radio station in Ouaga 2000, a suburb of Ouagadougou, escaped death on 28 September 2007, when his car parked outside the station caught fire and was completely ... more
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Female Genital Mutilation: Attempting to Repair the Damage
Topix - Monday, October 01, 2007
p> One of the most vicious examples of how religious traditions can harm women is female genital mutilation. via About.com ... more
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IRIN-WA Weekly Round-up 395 for 24 - 28 September 2007
Topix - Sunday, September 30, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We're trying to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases before they happen... It's fairly clear that the Ministry of Health does not have the transport and logistical facilities to improve the country's provision for water sanitation" WEST AFRICA: IRIN-WA Weekly Round-up 395 for 24 - ' 28... more
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64 Nigerians Lose Lives As Flood Ravages Continent
allAfrica.com - Sunday, September 30, 2007
ollowing the flood crises that swept across the African continent, especially the West African region, no fewer than 110 lives have been reported lost, including those of 64 ... more
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