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Burkina Faso Army General Takes Over Power
October 31, 2014 12:35 PM
General Honore Traore, the head of Burkina Faso's armed forces, took power on Friday after Compaore resigned amid mass demonstrations against an attempt to extend his 27-year rule in the West African country.
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FILE - Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore announced he was stepping down following violent protests demanding an end to his 27-year rule, Oct. 31, 2014.
Burkina Faso Army General Takes Over Power
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