The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent coup in Burkina Faso

The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent coup in Burkina Faso. The coup leaders have promised to hold elections soon, but the AU has said that it will not recognize the new government until it is democratically elected.

The coup in Burkina Faso took place on January 24, 2023. The coup leaders arrested the country's president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, and dissolved the government. The coup leaders have promised to hold elections soon, but the AU has said that it will not recognize the new government until it is democratically elected.

The AU's condemnation of the coup is a sign of the organization's commitment to democracy and human rights. The AU has been critical of other coups in Africa, and it has called for the restoration of democracy in those countries.

The coup in Burkina Faso is a setback for democracy in Africa. Burkina Faso has a history of coups, and the latest coup is a reminder of the challenges facing the country and the region. The AU's condemnation of the coup is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether the coup leaders will honor their promise to hold elections soon.

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Michael Whitney is a renowned geopolitical and social analyst based in Washington State. He initiated his career as an independent citizen-journalist in 2002 with a commitment to honest journalism, social justice and World peace.

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