Sideings in our special coverage ahead of the u. S. Midterm elections. But we start in burkina faso where the army chief has taken power after president Blaise Compaore resigned. His decision came after violent demonstrations on thursday. The military has also dissolved parliament and declared a state of emergency. Victoria has more. Reporter Blaise Compaore was president of burkina faso for 27 years. His sudden departure was announced by the military. Translator people of burkina faso, the National Armed forces announce the resignation of the president. I will assume responsibility for the government and will start immediately in order to return to constitutional life. Compaores resignation will welcomed by many, but it was attempts to further extend his time in office that prompted mass protests on the streets of the capitol. After days of violence, the president did agree not to seek another term in office, but said he would remain in power until next year. Translator i call on all
The streets. Rebels in the Philippines Free two german hostages after holding them for almost six months. Well begin with the developing story out of nigeria. The government says it has agreed to a ceasefire with boko haram, the armed group that kidnapped dozens of High School Girls earlier this year. Lets go straight to our west africa correspondent. Any indication of the fate of those girls now . Reporter thats what people are waiting to find out, waiting to see. People are happy about the news, but many are still quite skeptical. They want to know about the terms and the thousands of people still being held by boko haram, and they want to know about these girls, when are they coming home . It has been over six months, and they are somewhere in the bush being held by strange men. They dont know what is going on and what has been happening to them. And they are very, very concerned. People are waiting for some kind of date as to when these girls will be released. The government talks
An alqaeda linked group in the philippines frees two german hostages after holding them for almost six months. Well we begin with a developing story out of nigeria where the go says its reached an agreement for a ceasefire with boko haram. Thats the armed group which kidnapped dozens of High School Girls earlier this year. Our west africa correspondent has been following the events. Reporter this is what we know. The Defense Force has just ordered all soldiers not to attack boko haram strong holds, and boko haram has promised or said it will not attack civilians or soldiers. In terms of the more than 200 girls abducted six months ago, were told that substantial progress has been made, but there are still talks going on. Theres no date yet as to when these girls will be released. We know one condition boko haram had was they want their top commanders released from prison. We also know these talks will continue into the next few days, so maybe well have a better indication of what is goi
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