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A state of emergency has been declared in Burkina Faso where the country's parliament has been set alight by protesters - the whereabouts of the president of the West African nation is uncertain.
A large crowd stormed the National Assembly in the capital Ouagadougou today, ransacking offices and setting fire to cars.
The country's state television has also been damaged and taken off air.
The crowds are against 63-year old President Blaise Compaore changing the constitution in order to rule for another term after 27 years in power. FSN'st Gary Alfonso reports from neighbouring Nigeria.
A state of emergency has been declared in Burkina Faso where the country's parliament has been set alight by protesters - the whereabouts of the president of the West African nation is uncertain.
A large crowd stormed the National Assembly in the capital Ouagadougou today, ransacking offices and setting fire to cars.
The country's state television has also been damaged and taken off air.
The crowds are against 63-year old President Blaise Compaore changing the constitution in order to rule for another term after 27 years in power. FSN'st Gary Alfonso reports from neighbouring Nigeria.
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OUT: Alfonso, Abuja, Nigeria.
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