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Thursday 30 October 2014

Photos: Burkina Faso Parliament set ablaze after members tried to elongate president's stay in office

Anti-government protesters in Burkina Faso today set their National parliament ablaze following a decision by members of parliament to review the country's constitution to allow President Blaise Compaore extend his 27-year rule. The parliament members were due to vote on a change on their constitution which would allow the sitting president, Blaise Compaore - who took power in a coup in 1987 - to stand for re-election again next year, when he was due to stand down.



The angry protesters who did not buy into the proposed constitution review stormed the National Assembly building in the capital Ouagadougou, ransacking offices and setting fire to cars, before attacking the national television headquarters. At least one person died in the mayhem. 

One of the protesters said;
"We did this because Blaise was trying to stay too long. We are tired of him. We want a change. He must go!”
The violence forced the government to temporarily scrap a vote on the constitutional amendments. Relative calm has since returned to the capital city. See pics from the mayhem below...



Photo credit: AFP

48 comments:

Bishop Dammy said...

Oh oh. This is something. 27years! You can't even imagine 10yrs in Nigeria o. God's peace in Burkina faso! John 10:10. BishopDammy#

Olusoji said...

When will Africans stop lynching. This absurd and cruel.

Andy de don said...

Over to my country .. **smh**

Anonymous said...

Nigeria will get here one day!

Unknown said...

That's good. Power must change.

Unknown said...

This is only where d youths are ready to take responsibilities not NIGERIA where most of our hungry Youths are been bought so cheaply

APPLELIPX said...

Lmfao at dat placard.... cheiiiii dis mobs aint smiling. I admire dier courage unlike we here in Nigeria

I know a bunch of people who will only fyt for d country n send all manner of solidarity msgs on d net buh no one in d real sense haf d liver to start such a rio tic protest

Anonymous said...

Lmao @ Blaise = Ebola. Lol. Aluta continually....if only for naija people get this kain action... Chai.

Unknown said...

Nawao!27 years and he's still not tired.
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Unknown said...

They stand for themselves
They know their right & stood by it. We should learn from this.
Well done, kudos to them

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bukaty said...

Change is constant this people need change of government

NiKi Posh said...

Nice one! If only Nigerian masses have the gut to do this to our egocentric lawmakers one day.

#king said...

Blaise = Ebola..lmaooo..wtf..........................#KingOfKings #6ixGod

Anonymous said...

Na so E go happen next year for naija.

Anonymous said...

As much as I don't advocate violence this is probably the only language these idiotic siddon-put African leaders would understand. I'm glad for once the typical African complacency didn't kick in. Haba! 27 years? I hope this has a ripple effect in other countries with the same problem.

Sidebar: some of these images are epic!!! Lmao! What's up with dude with the tiger suit?

Anonymous said...

Am so proud of d citizens of Burkina faso,when will we Nigerians stand up for our country?its almost time for us to go back again and vote half baked corrupt old men to sit on the wealth of our country while our parents,brothers,sisters,relations ,neighbours are languishing in hunger,sickness and pains in the village.Millions of graduates are roaming the streets without jobs and more are passing out.what is the way forward Naija ?

Unknown said...

oh gosh! when will Africa leaders stop this sit tight madness....


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Anonymous said...

27years is a very long time, just imagine that kind of a system in Nigeria! But then nigerians re complaining abt GEJ going for another tenor. Anyways I guess d country s still undergoin civilisation. Emediong.

jerry said...

Haha......... How can someone rule a country for that long? The people want change nah and let there be change. enough is enough!

Anonymous said...

This is over due and needs to go around . African leaders who want to turn their countries to their living room should be forcefully removed by the masses. People underestimate the power of the masses . About time change come to these countries , Mugabe and his wife should be next.

Anonymous said...

Equal to Ebola o!!!!! No time.

lami said...

Am happy they stood up for their rights.

Jessica law said...

27years in office is too much na haba I admire their courage buh I don't support violence.

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

This has been happening since 0001 all over the world... Excluding Nigeria.

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Anonymous said...

Good one i pray it happen in naija
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Son of Man said...

Na Occupy Concert Nigeria dey sabi do.... sholly_boy5721@yahoo.com

APPLE said...

What is wrong with the black man??!! One man will stay in power for over 20 years! What the hell is wrong with the African rulers!

Alloy Chikezie said...

Lol so funny @blaise ebola. We need this kinda protest and revolt in Nigeria.


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Unknown said...

Linda i read a post about APC fight in abuja today.. cant find it again. Like you were ordered 2 take it down,?

Anonymous said...

You can as well start it...What are you waiting for?

Anonymous said...

People are so power drunk. Na una father get burkina faso when una wan rule for the whole of una life time. Abeg make them give another person chance to rule jor. Dexter says so.......

Anonymous said...

Nigerians can't do it.. They love their parties too much. Syria is still fighting in with the Arab spring...all we want to do is say "God go do am"...kudos to the bukinabes.. Togo is next!

Unknown said...

This was beyond necessary. 27 years and more? Haba!

Subomi said...

what in God's name do you still want to be in power for after 27 years!!

Anonymous said...

I love Burkinans! Fight for your rights!!!

Anonymous said...

It is well

Unknown said...

Loool

Unknown said...

Way to go! This is how it's meant to be, stand up for your rights! Our own youths have been bought over cheaply by those political thugs, that's why you will see many of them on twitter with stupid hashtags, campaigning for thieves and thugs! If the youths don't rise and fight for the future, how will the future be bright? Way to go Burkina Faso jare!

Neks said...

Very good, set the idiot ablaze if possible, is politics so interesting that once there in they don't want to quit? na wah o

Anonymous said...

Mitchewwwwww what kind of noisesis that greed will not allow African leaders. Na only him Waka come for that country.

Anonymous said...

Messed up African Leaders

Unknown said...

Since Thomas Sankara's time... it's been BLAISE.... African's Presidents for life though! #caveMen! smh

yawanow said...

After 27years. Nigerians won't allow anyone to occupy a position for more than 8years talk more of 27yrs. OBJ and other past presidents tried to but didn't succeed.
Hopefully Nigeria will get the revolution that she needs for permanent change.

Anonymous said...

Hey darling Apple, now all y'have to do is stretch this position to distinguish between staying in office to render selfless service and staying for selfish and rudderless leadership and you'll find we need to change GEJ. Pls bring me someone else from Otuoke so u know this's not about where the Prez is from.

Anonymous said...

He actually wanted to amend the constitution to stay for another 15years as President. He is so greedy, he wants to be President all his life.

hrm paul ojeih said...

Na dis kind thing surpose to dey happen for naija folks like david amrk senate presidoa nd him cohort no wan retire dey wan die there 50m for salary every month since 8 years plus all d moni way dem dey steal and loot constituency allowance jumbo pay furniture allowance entertainment allowance travel estacode etc chai corruption dey dis country for India and other countries parliamentary work na part time but for naija na full time my illiterate neighbor way dey greet me sir ten years ago no dey look my face again becos him na honorable now tufaikwa niaja

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