Connect with us

News

Burkina Faso Military Junta Frees Interim President

Avatar photo

Published

 on

Gilbert

Gilbert Diendere

Gilbert Diendere, the Head of a military junta in Burkina Faso, which took power on Thursday has on Friday announced the release of the interim President Michel Kafando and two of his ministers.

Diendere, the junta leader, was for three decades the chief military adviser to former President Blaise Compaore.

“I confirm that President Kafando has been freed. He is in good health,’’ he said.

Photo Credit: africatime.com

Avatar photo

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in May 1976 to gather and distribute news on Nigeria and cover events of interest to Nigeria at the international level for the benefit of the Nigerian Media and the Public.

css.php