The National: Burkina Faso government resigns as security deteriorates
Meanwhile two westerners missing in the west African country are believed to be alive
Burkina Faso's government and Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba stood down on Friday, according to a statement released by the country's president.
No explanation was given for the resignations, though sources told AFP President Roch Marc Christian Kabore wants to breathe new life into the leadership of the landlocked west African country, which is battling a rising wave of militant attacks and hostage-taking.
Canadian Edith Blais, 34, and her Italian partner Luca Tacchetto, 30, have been missing since mid-December, and late Wednesday a Canadian geologist kidnapped by suspected militants was found dead at a remote gold mine in the northeast.
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WNU Editor: This is becoming the new normal in the country .... Five dead in Burkina clashes after shooting (AFP).
More News On Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Prime Minister and cabinet resign from office -- BBC
Burkina Faso's prime minister and government resign -- News 24
Burkina Faso Goverment Resigns as Security Threat Escalates -- Bloomberg
Burkina prime minister and 30 others resign -- News 24
1 comment:
Obama could have nipped Boko Haram in the bud, but he sided with them by dragging his feet.
He did embargo the Nigerian government. Nice man.
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