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Africa Subsaharan
Burkina Faso army dissolves government, parliament
2014-10-31
[Iran Press TV] The head of Burkina Faso
...The country in west Africa that they put where Upper Volta used to be. Its capital is Oogadooga, or something like that. Its president is currently Blaise Compaoré, who took office in 1987 and will leave office feet first, one way or the other...
's armed forces has announced the dissolution of the country's government and parliament following deadly anti-government protests in the West African country.

"A transitional body will be put in place in consultation with all parties. A return to the constitutional order is expected in no more than 12 months," General Honore Traore said during a news conference in the capital, Ouagadougou, on Thursday.

The military also announced a curfew from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. local time (1900 GMT-0600 GMT).

Earlier in the day, Burkinabé President Blaise Compaore declared a state of emergency in the wake of violent protests at his bid to extend his 27-year rule. The protesters demanded his resignation.
Posted by:Fred

#3  Weren't they more stable with less coups and stuff when they were Upper Volta?
Posted by: Bill Clinton   2014-10-31 12:52  

#2  Where can we find men like General Traore ?

You have to get them before they enter modern western educational system.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2014-10-31 09:42  

#1  A return to the constitutional order is expected in no more than 12 months," General Honore Traore said during a news conference in the capital, Ouagadougou, on Thursday.

Where can we find men like General Traore ?

Posted by: Besoeker   2014-10-31 04:05