Saturday, November 1, 2014

Power strangle in Burkina Faso.

A cloud of confusion has wrapped up the nation of Burkina Faso following the announcement by two Army Generals that they were going to take over as Head of State after President Campaore's resignation.
On Friday, soon after President Campaore stepped down, General Honore Traore declared himself the Head of State during the transition period, supported by Campaore's inner circle.
To the surprise of many, Colonel Yacouba Zida announced that he was going to be the leader of the nation for an unspecified period through a recorded address posted on the national TV'S website. He urged all groups of people to be calm and work
together during the transition period.
It is not known if Honore Traore agrees with it or its a  civil war on it's way. Mr Campaore has been in office since October 1987 and he reigned for 27 years. He was only stopped by the uprising which saw the parliament building being set ablaze and thwart his attempt to amend the constitution and pave a way for his bid to hold on power. The country is supposed to hold elections after 90 days.
Just passing by zebra crossing. 

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