Burkina Faso declares Michel Kafando interim president

Burkina Faso has named former foreign minister, Michel Kafando, as transitional President in an important step towards returning to democracy after a brief military takeover.

Mr. Kafando was chosen as part of a charter drawn after President Blaise Compaore was toppled on October 31 in mass protests.

President Compaore was replaced a day later by Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida.

Source: News 24