Burkina Faso: 'Internal crisis' in army as gunfire heard near presidency

Heavy gunfire was heard around Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, early on Friday morning, sparking fears of a mutiny nine months after a coup d’etat overthrew the country’s president.

Shots and a large blast were also heard around the presidential palace and the headquarters of its military junta. 

Troops were stationed on the main crossroads of the city, especially in the Ouaga 2000 neighborhood, which is home to the presidential and junta offices.

Military leader Paul-Henri…