Burkina Faso government spokesman Lionel Bilgo has told the AFP news agency that the country is facing an “internal crisis in the army”.
“Talks are continuing to try to reach a settlement without trouble,” Mr Bilgo continued.
More gunfire near presidential palace – Reuters
The Reuters news agency is reporting that fresh gunfire has been heard near Burkina Faso’s presidential palace, amid reports of either a mutiny or an attempted coup.
Earlier this morning there were reports of gunfire and a large blast around the same area.
The country’s military ruler, Lt-Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has urged people to remain calm.
Source: BBC