blaise compaore steps down
Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore Steps Down
After 27 years as Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Blaise Compaore (pictured) has stepped down from his post in the midst of violent protests that called for his immediate resignation, reports the BBC. RELATED: Fed Up With President Seeking 5th Term, Burkina Fasoan Protestors Set Fire to Parliament On Thursday, Army Chief Gen. Honore Traore…