While Diplomats Fret, Burkina Backs Military to Drive Reform Agenda

Author:
wochit
Publisher:
Wochit
Publication Date:
4 December 2014
Tags:
Burkina Faso, Governance, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution

When Colonel Isaac Zida swapped his military fatigues for a blue suit to chair his first cabinet meeting as prime minister of Burkina Faso, his intended audience may have been the West and its African allies. While some diplomats have voiced unease about the military's role in politics since protests toppled long-time ruler Blaise Compaore in October, few Burkinabe are concerned as long as the soldiers protect their 'revolution' and push through demanded reforms

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