{Burkina Faso’s opposition has renewed its call for the immediate resignation of President Blaise Compaore as hundreds of protesters gather in the capital, Ouagadougou.}
A statement by opposition leader Zephirin Diabre urged protesters to occupy public spaces.
Demonstrators are angry Mr 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.
Mr 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.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon’s special envoy for West Africa, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, is expected in Burkina Faso to try to ease the crisis, the UN said.
{{BBC}}
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