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The debate is on again! Give us your opinion and prove yours is superior. What do you think of President Compaore's ousting?
In a statement read on the country's news and television stations, Mr Compaore who until that moment, was the 27-year sitting President of Burkina Faso said: "I declare a vacancy of power with a view to allowing a transition that should finish with free and transparent elections in a maximum period of 90 days."
Mr Compaore had earlier sought a change in the law to allow him to rule for longer but the bid prompted rioting, with protesters taking over the national television station, setting the parliament building on fire and storming various other official buildings in the capital Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso's parliament was later dissolved on Thursday, and the military has been very visible during the recent crisis.
The ex-president's official statement came just minutes after the army's Colonel Boureima Farta addressed thousands of protesters in front of the army headquarters saying: "As of today, Compaore is no longer in power." The question remains, is the manner of his ousting justified?
WHAT'S BEING SAID:
The European Union: "The people of Burkina Faso must be able to decide their future"
A spokesman said the EU was "working with all actors on the ground to find a solution" and consulting with international partners over the crisis.
"We are ready to work with the people of Burkina Faso to ensure a return to normality, including the organisation of elections."
The Protesting Mob: "We would not stop until Compaoré stand down"
Seydou Kabre, protesting in Ouagadougou, told Reuters,“We did this because Blaise was trying to stay too long. We are tired of him. We want a change. He must go.”
George Sawadogo, a 23-year-old student, added: “If needs be, we are going to march to the presidency. We want Blaise Compaoré to leave. We want change.”
South African Government: expressed concern on Friday at the political developments in Burkina Faso, the international relations department said.
“The South African government appeals to the people and all political leaders in the country to refrain from any further violent activities that may undermine peace, security, and stability in the country...” spokesman Clayson Monyela said in a statement
“(Government) calls on all relevant parties to work speedily and through an inclusive process towards the restoration of constitutional order.”
He said South Africa joined the call made by the African Union that the Burkina Faso government respect the wishes of the people and the prevailing constitution of the country.
NOW OVER TO YOU:
What do you think? Do you feel the model put forward by the people of Burkina Faso was only going to encourage the use of violence as a means of communication with leaders in other countries in future or do you feel it was just about the only way to go about it? Let's hear your thoughts!
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They only wanted change and they got it
ReplyDeleteYou would believe that most African countries, and leaders alike, would be very aversed to lengthy occupation or anything resembling totalitarian rule considering their colonial past, but the opposite seems to always be the case. I guess if you are going to live under oppression and struggle and desperation and corruption might as well do it yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe process should spread across Africa! I sincerely hope my fellow Cameroonians are taking note. I am in full support of the riots. Africa has finally woken up when courage replaces decades of fear under those mad basenjis from Kigali, Kampala, Ouagadougou, etc. it is time to get rid of those dictators, yes, those little devils coated in human skin. Burkina Faso has set the tone to cleanse Africa from the political Ebola that has destroyed so many lives. Africa has never needed little devils in human skins to rule over them. They need and deserve the best, not those ugly monsters no decent human being would sit around the table to dine with. Félicitations au peuple intègre du Burkina Faso!!!
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