Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere given ultimatum

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Burkina Faso's army has given the coup leader an ultimatum to surrender or face an assault, as its troops reach the capital, Ouagadougou.

Negotiations between army chiefs and the presidential guard are under way to avert bloodshed, security sources said.

Gen Gilbert Diendere seized power last week after opposing moves to integrate the presidential guard into the army.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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