Burkina Faso's army will cede power to a
transitional government and appoint a new head of state, according to Lieutenant-Colonel
Isaac Zida, the country's interim president.
Zida reportedly said "We are going to move very fast, but be careful not to commit a mistake that might damage our country,"
"We are not here to usurp power and to sit in place and
run the country, but to help the country come out of this situation," Zida
said, adding that a new head of state would be chosen following broad discussions
with various groups.
The African Union's Peace and Security
Council, meanwhile, decided on Monday to give the military two weeks to
return the country to constitutional rule or face sanctions.
The army stepped into a power vacuum after Blaise
Compaore, currently in neighbouring Ivory Coast with his family, was compelled to abdicate his power last week in the wake of
violent demonstrations over an attempt to extend his 27-year rule.
Well we hope they have a peaceful transition of power!!!!
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