Gunfire was heard last weekend at the military bases of Kaya and Lamiza in Ouagadougou. While people fear a coup, the government quickly denies it saying shootings did happen in some army camps but it is just an act of discontent by soldiers and not a takeover of the country.

In a statement yesterday, the defense minister Barthélémy Simporé also reassured that President Christian Kaboré was not detained and that the army hierarchy is doing all possible to restore peace. However, things seem to be getting out of control. Several media report that in the night from yesterday to today, soldiers had arrested the president. The information is not yet officially confirmed but a coup scenario may be unfolding.

According to AFP, hooded men are stationed in front of the headquarters of the national television. An official statement is expected from the government so that light is shed on this unclear situation.