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Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore to BBC: What I’m doing is legal

Blaise Compaore

Tens of thousands of people have protested in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, against moves to extend the president’s 27-year rule.

Blaise Compaore

Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters who hurled stones and burnt tyres, news agencies report.

In an exclusive interview President Blaise Compaore told BBC Afrique’s Liliane Nyatcha that he is acting in the best interests of the country.

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