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Blaise Compaore in an impasse

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Alassane Ouattara
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Blaise Compaore marks time in Abidjan

Living in exile in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso's former president divides his time between sporting activities, bi-lateral meetings and heartfelt reflection on his country's politics, West Africa Newsletter can reveal.

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Fierce contest shaping up between Diabre, Kabore

They used to be united in their opposition to Blaise Compaore but, after the former leader’s ouster in October, Burkina Faso’s main opposition leaders are now gearing up to be rivals for the 2015 presidential elections.

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Burkina Faso
Blaise Compaore in an impasse

In Focus | West Africa
From Abidjan to Doha: the secret missions of former minister Djibrill Bassolé

Burkina Faso
Abdoulaye Soma plans to do a Macron in presidential poll

Spotlight | West Africa
Doha and Riyadh play out their rivalries along the Abidjan-Ouaga-Accra axis

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
Soro's election marathon begins in a minefield

Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Blaise Compaore marks time in Abidjan

Spotlight | Burkina Faso
Fierce contest shaping up between Diabre, Kabore