A. Karim Saidou (Burkina): "Insecurity was the key theme among other concerns"

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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, the outgoing Burkinabè president, reelected in the first round of the presidential election.

Here, meeting in Dori, Burkina Faso, November 10, 2020 (Illustration) © AFP - OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT

By: François Mazet Follow

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Despite a disparaged record, especially in security matters, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was reelected at the head of Burkina Faso with more than 57% of the vote, in the first round.

How to explain this success ?

For our guest, Abdoul Karim Saidou, political scientist at Thomas Sankara University in Ouagadougou, this subject was not essential for all Burkinabè.

By leaving open the possibility of a return to the country of Blaise Compaoré, the outgoing president has, according to him, been able to retain the voices of many sympathizers of the former head of state.

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  • Elections in Burkina Faso

  • Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

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