On Sunday, heavy gunfire was reported in Burkina Faso's capital, following by the arrest of President Roch Marc Christian Kabore by the Burkinabe Armed Forces.

The Burkinabe military announced a complete lockdown of the West African country on Monday and the erasure of the government. The measures included closure of the borders and suspension of the country's constitution, as well as the dissolution of the government, the National Assembly and Kabore's office.

They also announced a curfew from 9pm until 5am across the country.

The statement added that Kabore and the others arrested were in a safe location and that the coup had been bloodless. It added that Kabore had been unable to unite the country in the face of challenges.