Friday, October 31, 2014

Burkina Faso president ousted

INTRO:  Burkina Faso's president, who has ruled the West African country for more that 27 years, has been ousted from government. President Blaise Campaore announced his resignation just hours ago. Protesters have torched the parliamentary buildings in the country's capital Ouagadougou and forced the closure of government buildings. The military has announced an interim government would be formed. Gary Alfonso reports from neighbouring Nigeria...

IN: The ousted president ...
OUT:  Alfonso, Abuja. 
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