The rapper Smockey is credited for stirring protests against Blaise Compaoré, but some say his role has been exaggerated
Deadly siege is claimed by an Al-Qaeda affiliate, same group whose attack on a Mali hotel in November killed 20
Gunfire and explosions heard while military surround the Splendid Hotel in the capital of Ouagadougou
Blaise Compaore is accused of conspiring to assassinate ex-president Thomas Sankara
Roch Marc Christian Kabore, a former PM and head of the National Assembly, is the first elected leader in decades
A successful election would establish the country as a beacon for democratic aspirations in Africa
Michel Kafando announces transitional government has been restored after last week's coup, though questions remain
Presidential guard that staged coup agrees to remain in barracks while the army retreats from capital
Gen. Gilbert Diendere says he is willing to negotiate but is waiting outcome of summit of West African regional leaders
Army in Ouagadougou gives the presidential guard a 10:00 GMT deadline to lay down weapons or face attack
