The confusion continues at the highest level of government in Burkina Faso. While the country had known only one leader in 27 years, it is his third since yesterday afternoon.
Lieutenant Colonel Issaac Zida, the number two of the presidential guard, announced early this morning to head the country a few hours after the takeover of General Traoré, Chief of Staff.
Both players seem to play the head of the transition after the forced resignation of President Blaise Compaoré.
The former head of state threw in the towel under pressure from the street who denounced his proposed amendment to the constitution in order to remain at the head of the country after 27 years of reign began with a coup.
Blaise Compaore is "a safe place" and "physical and moral" integrity "insured," according Isaac Zida, number 2 of the presidential guard who just said "assumed" responsibilities "Head of State" transition. Blaise Compaore have earned Ghana via southern Burkina Faso according to sources.
Burkina Faso has plunged into chaos during the week. The capital Ouagadougou has experienced several days of tension and deadly violence with burning and looting of many official buildings like the National Assembly and ministries.
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