Monday 17 November 2014

Michel Kafando 72, The new interim President of Burkina Faso


72-Year-Old Kafando previously served as Burkina Faso's ambassador to the United Nations and was once the nation’s foreign minister.
Following negotiations between political and military leaders in Burkina Faso, a former diplomat, Michel Kafando has been chosen as the country's interim president.
72-Year-Old Kafando previously served as Burkina Faso's ambassador to the United Nations and was once the nation’s foreign minister.
He was appointed after the signing of a charter which specified the details of the year-long transition which would precede the conduct of democratic elections in the country.
Kafando was appointed after negotiations by a special panel which consisted of religious, military, political, civil and traditional leaders.
The interim president will not be eligible to contest in the elections which will be held next year.
Burkina Faso’s former President, Blaise Compaore was forced to step down on October 31 after an attempt to extend his 27-year tenure led to unrest and a military takeover.

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