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[ 2014-11-01 ]
Blaise Compaore Burkina Faso's president resign Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore has
announced his resignation, following violent
protests at his attempt to extend his 27-year
rule.
Mr Compaore issued a statement saying the
presidency was now vacant.
An army spokesman also broke the news to cheering
demonstrators in the capital, Ouagadougou.
On Thursday, protesters had set fire to parliament
and government buildings in anger at Mr Compaore's
attempt to amend the constitution.
Following the protests, Mr Compaore said he had
agreed not to seek another term, but that he would
remain in power until a transitional government
had completed its work in 2015.
However, the opposition continued to demand that
he resign. Its leader, Zephirin Diabre, urged
protesters to occupy public spaces.
There were cheers when the army spokesman told the
crowd gathered in front of army headquarters on
Friday that Mr Compaore had left office, a news
agency reports. Source - BBC
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