Tag: Isaac Zida
ISS: West Africa after Compaore
Burkina Faso's political transition is now underway. Michel Kafando, retired diplomat and former foreign minister, has been appointed interim President and Lieutenant-Colonel...
While diplomats fret, Burkina backs military to drive reform agenda
When Colonel Isaac Zida swapped his military fatigues for a blue suit to chair his first cabinet meeting as prime minister of...
Burkina military restores constitution, gives deadline for new leader
Burkina Faso's military ruler said on Saturday he had restored the constitution that was suspended when President Blaise Compaore was toppled after...
Burkina Faso talks agree on plan for return to civilian rule
Opposition parties, civil society groups and religious leaders adopted a plan on Sunday for a transitional authority to guide Burkina Faso to...
West African presidents open talks with Burkina’s military leader
A delegation of West African presidents opened talks with Burkina Faso's new military leader on Wednesday to plot a path to a...
West African presidents open talks with Burkina’s military leader
A delegation of West African presidents opened talks with Burkina Faso's new military leader on Wednesday to plot a path to a...
Burkina Faso army backs presidential guard officer to lead transition
Burkina Faso's military backed a presidential guard officer on Saturday to lead a transitional government after the resignation of President Blaise Compaore,...
