What’s behind the coup in Burkina Faso?
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The military in Burkina Faso says it has overthrown President Roch Kaboré.
They said he had failed to unite the nation.
And that he hasn’t effectively dealt with a growing security crisis.
Burkina Faso has been fighting militants linked to the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda.
So, how have people there reacted to the coup?
And what might be next for Burkina Faso?
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