OUAGADOUGOU — Burkina Faso's ruling party and its allies secured a strong majority in this month's parliamentary election, official figures showed, a result that could allow the president to extend his rule beyond 2015. Critics and allies have suggested an overwhelming majority in parliament could allow President Blaise Compaore, in power since 1987, to push through changes to the constitution that would allow him to stay on. Compaore's CDP party secured 58 seats while allies in the broader coalition secured a further 22 seats in the Dec. 2 vote, according to the announced results for 102 constituencies. While many polling stations opened on time, a number started late due to the delayed delivery of materials, causing frustration among voters and officials. — Reuters
