Title Burkina Faso with or without Compaoré, times of uncertainty

Published Brussels : International Crisis Group, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (51 s. (PDF)) Series ICG Africa Report ; 205 ICG Africa Report ; 205 Summary For the first time since 1987, succession is being openly discussed in Burkina Faso. Under the current constitution, President Blaise Compaoré, in power for more than a quarter century, is not allowed to contest the presidency in 2015. Any attempt to amend the constitution for a fifth-term bid could provoke a repeat of the 2011 popular uprisings. However, even if Compaoré abides by the constitution and leaves power in 2015, his succession may still prove challenging as he has dominated the political scene for decades, placing severe restrictions on political space. International partners must encourage him to uphold the constitution and prepare for a smooth, democratic transition..." Subject Heads of state. Power (Social sciences) Politics Political development. Political crisis Heads of state Political development Power (Social sciences) SUBJECT Burkina Faso. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84112192 Subject Burkina Faso Form Electronic book Author International crisis group

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