President Says He Is In Power; Coup Leader To Welcome Regional Leaders
September 23 2015
Burkina Faso's interim president, who was overthrown last week, says he is back in power, reports the Voice of America News.
Michel Kafando told reporters on Wednesday at the Foreign Ministry that his government had been restored. "I have returned to work," he said, as quoted by Reuters. Who is really in charge remains unclear, said the wire service.
Members of the presidential guard loyal to former leader Blaise Compaore agreed earlier on Wednesday to return to their...
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