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Kossyam palace, where Zida aligned himself with the protesters
852:"Burkina Faso's president names economist as prime minister"
840:"Burkina Faso swears in new president, capping transition"
640:"Kafando sworn in as Burkina Faso transitional president"
653:"Burkina Faso names army colonel Zida as prime minister"
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532:"Zida, le nouvel homme fort du Burkina Faso"
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694:"Burkina Faso PM denies resignation rumors"
588:"Burkina Army Backs Zida As Interim Leader"
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553:Burkina Faso: Not so pretty now
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