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Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup

Burkina Faso deposed leader Roch Kabore. The army on Monday said it had suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and closed the country’s borders. [Reuters]

Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly and closed the country's borders.

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