Gunmen have attacked a hotel used by westerners in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in west Africa.
Eyewitnesses said two car bombs went off outside the Splendid hotel at around 19:30 local time (same as GMT).
Three to four masked men then stormed the Splendid Hotel, which is used by UN staff and westerners, witnesses said.
Gunfire was then exchanged between the men and security forces at the scene. There is not yet any indication of casualties.
Reporters at the scene said gunfire could be heard from inside the hotel, and that a car was on fire outside.
The four-star hotel is located close to the international airport.
Burkina Faso had recently held its first presidential election since a coup earlier last year.
That coup toppled its long-time leader Blaise Compaore, who had ruled for 27 years.
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