What happened during the September 2015 coup attempt in Burkina Faso?

In September 2015, members of the elite presidential guard, known as the RSP (Régiment de Sécurité Présidentielle), staged a coup in Burkina Faso following a recommendation to dissolve their unit. On September 16, they detained interim President Michel Kafando, Prime Minister Isaac Zida, and other officials, subsequently announcing the dissolution of the transitional government and the formation of a new regime, the National Council for Democracy (CND), led by Gen. Gilbert Diendéré.12

The coup was widely condemned by the international community and the Burkinabé public, sparking protests in Ouagadougou and other cities. ECOWAS mediators intervened, proposing a deal that included restoring the transitional government and granting amnesty to the coup members, though the amnesty clause faced significant public opposition.12

On September 21, the national military marched toward the capital and issued an ultimatum to the RSP. Following an agreement, the RSP returned to their barracks, and President Kafando was reinstated on September 23. The RSP was subsequently disarmed, and coup leaders, including Diendéré, faced charges for their actions.12