BURKINA COUP SCARE MOBILISES LOCALS

There were fears of another coup In Burkina Faso last week, after gunshots were heard near the presidential palace. Reports say an individual tried to attack a guard to gain entry.

Nothing serious transpired, but the response from locals was eye-catching. Dozens ran onto the streets ready to defend their leader Ibrahim Traoré .

African Stream’s Inem Richardson was also there and witnessed the spontaneous show of support.