A split has emerged within Burkina Faso’s armed forces over who is leading the country following the resignation of President Blaise Compaore after 27 years in power.
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Burkina Faso Crisis: President Faces Fresh Protests
HUNDREDS of protesters have gathered for a second day in the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou, calling on President Blaise Compaore to resign.
Burkina Faso President Holds On To Power
REPORTS reaching African Eye News from the Burkinabe capital,Ouagadougou indicate that the country’s President Blaise Compaore has held on to power despite political chaos in Burkina Faso. The embattled Mr Compaore says he will stay in power for a year under a transitional government, following a day of violent protests demanding his resignation. He said […]
Burkina Faso Army Takes Over Gov’t
BURKINA Faso’s army has announced the dissolution of the country’s National Assembly and the establishment of a new transitional governing body after nearly two days of opposition protests outside government buildings.