Blaise Compaore
Burkina Faso President Refuses To Step Down Amid Violent Clashes
| Christl Leong | | Oct 30, 2014 11:09 PM EDT |
Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on Thursday announced plans to stay on as head of an interim government until after the elections amid demands from opposition to immediately step down.
Protests Erupt At Burkina Faso As Leader Seeks To Extend Rule
| Christl Leong | | Oct 29, 2014 02:15 AM EDT |
Thousands of civilians gathered in the streets of Burkina Faso's capital in Ouagadougou on Tuesday to protest President Blaise Compaore's plans to extend his term and seek re-election.
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