Burkina army told to hand over power

 

The African Union (AU) has given Burkina Faso's military a two-week deadline to hand power to a civilian.

The military takeover after President Blaise Compaore was ousted on Friday was unconstitutional, it said.

Military ruler Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida said a civilian-led transitional government would be established as quickly as possible.

Lt Col Zida took power after mass protests ended Mr Compaore's 27-year rule on Friday.