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President’s allies keep majority in Burkina vote

AFP

Parties backing Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore have maintained their overall majority in the recent legislative elections, partial results show, amid cries of foul play by the nascent opposition leader. Compaore’s allies will have 81 seats in the new 127-seat assembly.