Burkina Faso 's top military official says he is in charge now . President Blaise Compaore says he resigns . Faced with violent protests demanding an end to his 27-year rule , Compaore initially dissolved the government but said he would stay in power until elections could be carried out . The rebels have been fighting for more than a year to oust the president and his government.
Burkina Faso 's top military official says he is in charge now . President Blaise Compaore says he resigns . The rebels have been fighting for more than a year to oust the president and his government.