ECOWAS will not recognise any coup in Burkina Faso – Mahama warns Following political chaos in Burkina Faso, ECOWAS Chairman John Mahama has reiterated the regional bodys principle of non-recognition of leaders who rise to power through unconstitutional means. In a statement from the Presidency last Thursday night, President Mahama drew the attention of the political class in the West African country to work within the ECOWAS protocol on democracy and good governance to stabilise the country. Burkina Faso president declares state of emergency and the army yesterday announced the dissolution of the country’s National Assembly and the establishment of a new transitional governing body after nearly two days of opposition protests outside government buildings.Burkina protestors burn parliament, ransack state TV. The violent protest forced MPs to abandon a vote aimed at allowing Mr Compaore to seek re-election in 2015.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:10:35 +0000
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