Burkina Faso President, Blaise Campaore resigns as result of intensive riot, military takes over

According to CNN,The President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Campaore has resigned from office today Friday, 31st Oct 2014  following yesterday's massive protest by Tens of thousands of angry protesters in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, opposing the elongation of his 27 years tenure.

Faced with violent protests demanding an end to his 27-year rule, President  Compaore initially dissolved the government but said he would stay in power until elections could be carried out.

He changed his mind, and on Friday announced his resignation. Compaore said he stepped down to preserve peace in the country.

Bukina Faso's army chief Nabere Honore Traore has taken over power and has instituted a transitional body that would conduct elections for the seat of the president in the next 90 days.  
Campaore affirmed in his statement that his seat was vacant and beseech his people to conduct an election in the next 90 days in a peaceful manner.