Violent protests in Burkina Faso

The president of Burkina Faso has declared a state of emergency following violent protests in the capital, a spokesman said.

Communications director Ibrahim Sakande made the announcement hours after demonstrators stormed the parliament building in Ouagadougou and set fire to its main chamber.

It was not immediately clear where President Blaise Compaore was, nor what restrictions were being imposed as a result of the state of emergency.