Burkina Faso is Not Alone as Strikes Escalate in West Africa | Global Research

Burkina Faso is Not Alone as Strikes Escalate in West Africa | Global Research:

A new transitional leader was announced for Burkina Faso on Nov. 17 in the aftermath of a nationwide uprising creating the conditions for the ouster of longtime neo-colonial dictator Blaise Compaore. Coup leader Lt. Col. Isaac Zida has been largely rejected by the masses inside the mineral-rich landlocked former French colony.

A previous foreign minister and United Nations representative, Michel Kafando, was appointed interim president until national elections can be held during 2015. Kafando served for thirteen years under the imperialist-backed regime of ousted President Blaise Compaore.