Burkina Faso's military government has announced it will extend junta rule for another five years.

The move was announced after a national consultation meeting in the country's capital city, Ouagadougou.

An amended charter, signed by the country's ruler, Captain IBRAHIM TRAORÉ states that the new 60-month transition period will take effect from July 2 this year.

Captain TRAORÉ will also be able to contest the next presidential election.