President Lamizana ousted in coup by Saye Zerbo

President Lamizana of Burkina Faso was ousted in a coup led by Saye Zerbo. Lamizana was overthrown after a period of political unrest and economic challenges in the country. Saye Zerbo, a military officer, seized power in a bloodless coup and dissolved the government. The coup had significant implications for Burkina Faso. Zerbo suspended the constitution, dissolved the National Assembly, and banned all political parties. He established the National Revolutionary Council to govern the country in place of the ousted president. The ousting of Lamizana marked a turning point in Burkina Faso's political landscape, leading to a period of military rule and authoritarian governance under Zerbo. The coup disrupted established political structures and set the stage for further instability in the country. The international community closely watched the events unfolding in Burkina Faso following the coup. The country faced diplomatic isolation and condemnation from foreign governments for the undemocratic seizure of power. #BurkinaFaso #Coup #PoliticalUnrest #MilitaryRule #Authoritarianism