10 000

Today's protest in Burkina Faso drew 10 000 to the streets nationwide. The protest was against rising food prices and according to some to send the message that "[Burkina Faso] is badly governed." (source)

The rising food prices in Burkina have been linked to the war in Cote D'Ivoire, as the conflict has limited imports to Burkina. 

As of yet there haven't been reports of violence during these protests & it's hoped schools will re-open shortly. If the schools aren't reopened soon the risk becomes one of an année blanche, in which every student will have to redo this school year.

We wait. We pray.