Burkina Faso announces new transitional leader By Reuters - Sunday, November 02, 2014 02:41 Share this Burkina Faso's military backs a presidential guard officer to lead a transitional government, after violent protests led to the resignation of President Blaise Compaore. TAG :Burkina Faso, military, presidential guard officer, transitional government, violent protests, resignation, President Blaise Compaore