Officials in Burkina Faso say an assault is underway at a second hotel in the capital after Islamist militants killed at least 23 people at a hotel and cafe nearby.

126 hostages were freed as soldiers stormed the Hotel Splendid in Ouagadougou.

Al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for last night's attack.

Four militants, including two women, have been killed.

This witness was inside the restaurant.: