People flock to streets to support Burkina Faso’s new coup leader

OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO - OCTOBER 2: "The situation is under control," said Burkina Faso’s new coup leader Captain Ibrahim Traore on Sunday, Oct. 2, during his statement on the country's official television channel. Traore left the state television building accompanied by the citizens' slogans of love and support. During his speech, Traore also urged people to refrain from acts of vandalism targeting the French embassy. Late on Friday, a group of military officers headed by army Capt. Traore deposed Damiba, dissolved the transitional government and suspended the constitution. The takeover in the West African state was the second in less than a year, where Damiba seized power after overthrowing former President Roch Kabore in January.(Footage by Charles Dah /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)