Burkina Faso to swear in junta leader as president
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 460 Views |
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Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
Last week, the Constitutional Council, “having taken note” of Mr Kaboré’s resignation, declared Mr Damiba, a 41-year-old army officer, president of Burkina Faso.
State television says the inauguration will be broadcast live from the Constitutional Council building on Wednesday morning.
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