The dismissal of military leader Paul-Henri Damiba, who himself came to power in a coup last January, was announced in a statement read out on national television.
The rebelling military also announced the closure of borders from midnight, as well as the suspension of the constitution and the dissolution of the government.
They declared the country's new leader as Captain Ibrahim Traore, adding that a group of officers who helped Mr Damiba seize power had decided to remove him due to his so-called inability to deal with a worsening Islamist insurgency.
Around 15 soldiers in military fatigues and heavy armour appeared on the radio-television broadcaster shortly before 8pm local time and read out the statement.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday condemned the seizure of power by a military group in Burkina Faso on Friday.
ReplyDeleteLocal media reported earlier on Friday that a military group led by Capt. Ibrahim Traore announced the ouster of Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the head of the country's interim government, the suspension of the country's constitution, the dissolution of the government, and the closure of borders. The military, which claimed its allegiance to the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (MPSR), accused Damiba of diverting away from the ideals of the movement.
"ECOWAS condemns in the strongest terms the violent seizure of power that took place on Friday, September 30, 2022, in Burkina Faso.