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Int'l community praises Burkina Faso's transition process

Xinhua, April 1, 2015 Adjust font size:

The international community has expressed its satisfaction with Burkina Faso's transition process that began after the fall of former president Blaise Compaore in October last year.

Participants at the second meeting of Contact Group on Burkina Faso's transition that took place on Monday in Ouagadougou said "more progress continues to be witnessed in the transition process in conformity with the Transition Charter adopted on Nov. 16, 2014. "

The meeting to evaluate the transition was held under the auspices of the African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations.

Participants reiterated their deep appreciation for the transition government and all other parties for "their political maturity and the sense of responsibility they have continued to exhibit."

Burkina Faso is expected to hold presidential and legislative elections on Oct. 11, 2015 to restore constitutional order.

While appealing for additional international support, participants insisted on the need for AU member states to contribute towards Burkina Faso's election budget "in the Pan- African spirit."

Out of the total budget of 54 billion CFA Francs (about 108 million U.S. dollars), Burkina Faso has set aside 25 billion CFA Francs, an amount which government officials said was reasonable given the country's difficult economic and financial situation. Endi