France says Burkina Faso situation "confusing", advises against going out

The French embassy in Burkina Faso said on Monday the situation in the West African country remained confusing, advising French nationals not to go outdoors.

The embassy said in a message on its website that French schools would remain closed on Monday and Tuesday and that two Air France flights scheduled for Monday evening had been canceled.

Earlier, security and diplomatic sources said Burkina Faso's President Roch Kabore had been detained by mutinying troops following heavy gunfire around his residence on Sunday night.