When did Blaise Compaoré resign from his presidency?
31 October 2014
1 November 2014
31 October 2015
1 November 2015
Answer
Blaise Compaoré, the long-time president of Burkina Faso, resigned on 31 October 2014. His resignation followed days of violent protests in the capital, Ouagadougou, sparked by his attempt to amend the constitution to extend his 27-year rule. Compaoré's fall marked a rare instance of a long-serving African leader being ousted by popular pressure.
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