
Regional bloc, ECOWAS, is considering imposing sanctions against Burkina Faso following the coupe in the country.
It, however, says it will send two missions to the country to hold talks with coup leaders, before taking its decision.
Chiefs of defence staff will travel to capital, Ouagadougou on Saturday, followed by a ministerial-level mission a few days later.
ECOWAS also calls for Burkina’s Faso’s deposed President Roch Kaboré and other detained leaders to be released.