Burkina Faso military says it has seized power
Monday, January 24, 2022 | 1730 Views |
The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who said both the government and parliament had been dissolved.
Mr Kaboré's whereabouts are unclear, but the officer said that all those detained were in a secure location.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...