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Prime minister resigns

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    Burkina Faso Prime Minister Kadre Ouedraogo has resigned, along with his government, followjng the inauguration of President Blaise Compaore for another seven-year term, PANA reported at the weekend. The resignations followed Campaore’s re-election on 15 November. Campaore is expected to appoint a new prime minister to implement the “solidarity development” programme promised during his campaign tour, PANA said. It did not say what this programme entailed. The current government will take charge of day-to-day matters until a new one is formed, the agency said.

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