Burkina Faso’s Salif Diallo was elected head of the national assembly, making the ally-turned-opponent of ousted leader Blaise Compaore the second most powerful man in the nation. Diallo was elected a day after Roch Marc Christian Kabore was sworn in as Burkina Faso’s new president. Diallo was installed in his new position immediately.
Diallo and Kabore founded the Movement of the People of Progress party in January 2014 after breaking ties with former President Compaore, who was ousted in a popular revolt in October 2014 in a move sparked by an attempt to extend his 27-year rule.
B/Faso Assembly installs new leader
Burkina Faso’s Salif Diallo was elected head of the national assembly, making the ally-turned-opponent of ousted leader Blaise Compaore the second most powerful man in…