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Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle

Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

His second-in-command Oumarou Yabre is one of the most influential figures in Burkina's security apparatus.

But since mid-May, Battalion No 4 has been run by Sorgho's deputy and security officials allege the commander has been "abducted" by Traore associates.

The prolonged absence of two leading figures has fuelled rumours of a tussle within the military government, which came to power in a coup in September 2022.

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