A former banker has
been sworn in as Burkina Faso's president in front of thousands of cheering
supporters. Roch Marc Christian Kabore won elections last month, the
first since long-serving ruler Blaise Compaore was ousted in a popular uprising
last year.
Mr Kabore was an ally of Mr Compaore before the two fell
out.
About 20 soldiers were detained on Monday for plotting to
free the jailed leader of September's short-lived coup, Gen Gilbert Diendere,
officials said.
Several African heads of state attended Mr Kabore's
inauguration in the capital, Ouagadougou. Mr Kabore said he would defend the
constitution and "ensure justice for all.”
BBC
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Hope he'll do well.
ReplyDeleteLet him try normalise things in that country.
ReplyDeletePeople appear to be very happy with hum.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to him!
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