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To which country did Blaise Compaoré flee after his resignation?

  • Mali

  • Ghana

  • Nigeria

  • Ivory Coast

Answer

Ivory Coast granted asylum to Blaise Compaoré, Burkina Faso's former president, after he resigned from office amidst a popular uprising in 2014. Compaore sought refuge in the neighboring country to evade potential prosecution for his role in the death of a prominent journalist during his presidency. His departure marked the end of his 27-year rule in Burkina Faso.
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