Burkina Faso launches probe into coup attempt claims
President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso where authorities say they have mounted investigations into an alleged failed coup against the government. PHOTO | AFP
Eight soldiers were reported to have been detained in connection to the alleged attempt to topple the administration of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.
The last coup in Burkina Faso happened in 2015 when soldiers said to be loyal to former president Blaise Compaore detained leaders of an interim government.
Local media reports cited security sources saying that several other arrests were being done as investigations continue, both within the army and among civilians.
