October 31, 2014 – The military in Burkina Faso say they are now in charge of government following resignation of President Blaise Campaore.
Bukina Faso’s Army Chief Nabere Honore Traore said in a statement that he has taken over power and that has instituted a transitional body that would conduct elections for the seat of the president in the next 90 days.
The President resigned following massive protest in the city on Thursday by people opposed to his tenure elongation bid. He has ruled the country for 27 years.
In a statement, Campaore said his seat was vacant and urged his people to conduct election in the next 90 days.
He had earlier said that he would remain in power until the end of a transitional government in 2015 but the protest forced him to quit.