Burkina Faso president urged to quit

(ANSA) - Rome, October 31 - Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore was urged to stand down Friday opposition as hundreds of protesters gathered in the capital Ouagadougou following Thursday's torching of parliament.
    Opposition leader Zephirin Diabre urged protesters to occupy public spaces.
    Demonstrators are angry Compaore has been seeking to amend the Constitution to stay in power beyond next year.
    He has now agreed not to seek another term but says he will remain till 2015.
    Compaore's decision came after protesters set fire to parliament and government buildings on Thursday.
    The creation of a transitional government to serve until 2015 elections was announced by army chief Gen Honore Traore, who said it would "be put in place in consultation with all parties". He also declared the dissolution of parliament.