Burkina Faso: Protests reported outside French embassy in Ouagadougou as of late Oct. 1

Event

Protesters have gathered outside the French embassy in Ouagadougou Oct. 1 after leaders of the Sept. 30 coup in Burkina Faso accused France of having assisted former junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba in an attempted counter-coup. A fire has been reported at the embassy; there have also been unconfirmed reports of gunfire in the area.

A fire is occurring at the French Embassy in Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso amid reports of demonstrations outside France's diplomatic mission as of late Oct. 1.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Strictly avoid the area of the French embassy in Ouagadougou until authorities have restored order and given the all-clear. Shelter in place until the situation in the Burkinabe capital stabilizes.