Burkina Faso has a new man at the top after one military leader has ousted another - but just don't call it a coup, says one local journalist.

"It's more about internal problems between the military. The same organisation is still ruling the country, the MPSR - so it's more about a palace revolution than a military coup," Ouézen Louis Oulon told the BBC's Africa Daily podcast.

The truth is, he says, many people just want stability and protection from Islamist violence, regardless of who delivers it:

Quote Message: There are some Burkinabès who don't care who is the president, they just care about the country's security. They wish and hope that this time they have the right one to help recover the 50% of territory under control of jihadist groups."

There are some Burkinabès who don't care who is the president, they just care about the country's security. They wish and hope that this time they have the right one to help recover the 50% of territory under control of jihadist groups."

And that explains the "widespread support" Mr Oulon has seen on the streets for Burkina Faso's for new leader Captn Ibrahim Traoré:

"It was really amazing to see how, especially young people, went out supporting Ibrahim Traoré saying he's a good leader [and] walking in the street and celebrating his victory."

Source: BBC