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Burkina Faso's interim president, Michel Kafando, said he has resumed his duties a week after being overthrown in a coup by the west African country's presidential guard.

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A Week After Coup, Burkina Faso's Interim President Back In Power

3:58pm September 23, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After a tumultuous week that saw coup leader Gen. Gilbert Diendere overthrow the interim president and prime minister, Diendere has apologized and the two leaders have officially returned to power.

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Burkina Faso Leader Apologizes To Nation For Seizing Power In A Coup

3:54pm September 22, 2015

by Marie Andrusewicz

Gen. Gilbert Diendere led the presidential guard in a coup last week, jailing the prime minister. Diendere released the prime minister Monday.