Burkina Faso Leader Steps Down, Vote In 90 Days

(OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) — President Blaise Compaore stepped down Friday after 27 years in power following a wave of protests against his rule. He said elections for a new leader will be held in 90 days. The announcement, read out on state television, was a sharp about-face from Thursday when Compaore vowed to hold power through next year, after protesters stormed the parliament. It was not clear who would take power immediately, but Compaore’s statement referred to an article of the constitution that states the prime minister will be in charge.

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