Lt. Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida Declares Himself As New Leader of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s military colonel Lt. Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida has declared himself as the country’s transitional leader amidst political unrest going on in Burkina Faso after  the resignation of President Blaise Compaore. In an early morning radio address, Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida and other military leaders released a statement confirming that he is in charge. “Lt. Colonel … Read more