Attack reported in Burkina Faso capital

02 March 2018 11:08 am WAT

By sunnews

BBC

Gunfire and an explosion have been heard near the army headquarters and the French Embassy in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou.

Witnesses have reported seeing armed men getting out of a car and opening fire, according to AFP news agency.

Pictures from the scene showed a cloud of black smoke rising into the sky

It is not yet clear who is behind the apparent attack.

Details later…

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