African Union welcomes new Burkina Faso leader

The African Union has welcomed the appointment of career diplomat, Michel Kafando as Burkina Faso's interim president following the ousting of its leader Blaise Compaore.

AU chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma praised the people of Burkina Faso for their political maturity and sense of responsibility, and called for a smooth transition under the direction of civil authorities.

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