Burkina Faso blocks Compaore allies from elections

Burkina Faso's interim parliament has passed a law blocking politicians allied to ousted President Blaise Compaore from running in elections due later this year. MPs who backed Mr Compaore's unconstitutional bid last year to extend his 27-year rule would be barred from office, the law states. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1E4A0J2