DW sources: Coup attempt underway in Burkina Faso | DW News

Heavy gunfire was heard around Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, on early Friday morning, sparking fears of a mutiny nine months after a military coup d'etat overthrew the country's president.

Shots and a large blast were also heard around the presidential palace and the headquarters of its military junta. Troops were stationed on the main crossroads of the city, especially in the Ouaga 2000 neighborhood, which is home to the presidential and military junta headquarters.

The military was also blocking access to administration buildings and the national television, which has halted transmissions broadcasting a blank screen saying "no video signal."

Military junta took control of Burkina Faso
The military junta seized power in a coup on January 24, overthrew President Roch Kabore and dissolved the government.

In his first statement, coup leader Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba vowed to restore security after years of violence by Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda and the "Islamic State." But the attacks continue and the army is in disarray.

It was not immediately known where the coup leader was in the country. He had given a speech the day before in Djibo, in the north of Burkina Faso.

Last week, Damiba traveled to New York where he addressed the UN General Assembly as the country's coup leader-turned-president.

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[IK_MK]

Damn...The first coup was so successful they decided they needed a sequel

[herrmajestat]

A mere practice. There ain’t any West Africa without yearly coups. Moving on.

[JohnnyAngel]

This place is always having a coup. It's how they govern.

[adrianbalboa]

Alot of people from the developing world think a free and fair election gives power to someone to rule when more importantly it takes the power of someone who had ruled without any violence to ensure the will of all people is respected.

[gnas]

West African country try not to have a coup for 5 minutes challenge (LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE 100%)

[emmanuelameyaw]

Military men think they are the best to govern.😂😂.

[janitraprabaswara]

Coup is the central pillar of democracy in Africa

[grimbles]

I've never in my life heard of Burkina Faso. That's a country right

[Vladishit_Putler]

even my dog attempts a Coup at this point, everyone, literally everyone EXCEPT russians who just sit on their sofa and don't give a damn

[medfitconsultant]

And as for Nigeria, I guess the military too will be drilling for such outcome should next year election takes pear shape with massive violence as expected.

[zoranhorvat]

that is one reason why in psychology examins in military you have the question " do you think that you are smarter then anyone else, and do you think that you could do it better then your commander, and do you think they are doing it the wrong way and you know better"

[jasper]

Africa would not be Africa with out a Coup once in a while. I hope this is resolved with minimal loss of life

[justayoutuber]

You can set your watch by the frequency of coups here

[joerogain]

When's the Palace Coup gonna happen in Putins Russia?

[Malak-okkg]

Never heard of this place before in my life

[Wtv.]

Take the world map, search for all the French former colonies and look at how they are currently doing politically and economically ? The answer to this attempted coup might not be far fetched.

[VaucluseVanguard]

"Coup 5 - The Return of the Strong Man". So when will "Coup 6" be out, sometime next year?

[HomeBrewHistoryandLore]

If African countries could figure themselves out. I fully believe they could rule the world. They have the people, the resources and the passion.

[criessmiles]

Dambiba
The Juda is gone
Done
Broke Europe is panicking
Cheers from west Africa
🦅

[roc]

Wait I was under the impression they only have one per week now they go double?