Applications from those said to be former President Blaise Compaore’s allies were turned down, including Gen Djibril Bassole, who served as minister of foreign affairs in Compaore’s government. The election, initially scheduled for Oct. 11, was delayed due to a coup attempt in September by presidential security guards loyal to Compaore. The transition government returned
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