Ouagadougou

American

[wah-guh-doo-goo] / ˌwɑ gəˈdu gu /

noun

a city in and the capital of Burkina Faso, in the central part.

Ouagadougou British

/ ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː /

noun

the capital of Burkina Faso, on the central plateau: terminus of the railway from Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). Pop: 870 000 (2005 est)

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Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso's former leader to his home country, after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to kill his successor.

From BBC

Officials in Ouagadougou have repeatedly accused Damiba of orchestrating plots from exile.

From BBC

Authorities in Ouagadougou had yet to comment on the matter as of Tuesday afternoon.

From Barron's

He was "handed over to the authorities" in Ouagadougou the day after his arrest, the statement said.

From Barron's

Authorities in Ouagadougou had yet to comment on the matter as of late Monday.

From Barron's

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