The rise and fall of Blaise Compaore

OKTOBA 31 mwaka huu, aliyekuwa Amiri Jeshi Mkuu wa Jeshi la Burkina Faso, Jenerali Honore Traore alijitangaza kuwa Rais baada ya kujiuzulu kwa aliyekuwa Rais wa nchi hiyo, Blaise Compaore....

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Rais Blaise Compaore wa Burkina Faso amesema atasalia madarakani kwa kipindi cha mpito cha miezi 12

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In an exclusive interview President Compaore told BBC Afrique's Liliane Nyatcha that he is acting in the best interest of the country in trying to extend his 27-year rule.