Africa

Longtime President of Burkina Faso Resigns After Violent Protests

Calls new elections

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After 27 years in power, Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore said in statement Friday that he has stepped down after anti-government demonstrations demanding his ouster.

Protesters began gathering in the West African nation's capital Friday, a day after their violent demonstrations pushed the country's longtime president to agree to relinquish power next year.