Renewed Coup Allegations Deepen Political Tension in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso”s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed that intelligence and security operatives intercepted the plot before it could be executed, describing it as a well-coordinated operation aimed at destabilising the junta-led government.
According to the authorities, the plot had reached an advanced stage, with plans allegedly involving the assassination of Captain Traoré and coordinated attacks on key military and strategic locations across the country.
Burkina Faso’s military government has accused Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the former transitional president ousted in 2022, of being behind the alleged conspiracy.
Officials further claimed that the operation was allegedly financed from outside the country, particularly from neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire, though no official response has been issued by the Ivorian authorities or Damiba as of the time of reportin
Following the foiled plot, security presence has reportedly been intensified around key government institutions, military installations, and border regions. Authorities confirmed that arrests have been made, while investigations continue to uncover the full scope of the alleged network.
The government urged citizens to remain calm, assuring them that the situation is under control and that measures are being taken to safeguard national stability.
Since Captain Traoré seized power in September 2022, Burkina Faso has witnessed multiple alleged coup attempts and assassination plots, underscoring persistent instability within the country’s political and military structure.
The West African nation is also battling armed insurgency, insecurity, and humanitarian challenges, factors analysts say continue to fuel internal dissent and power struggles.
The latest development adds to growing concerns about political instability in the Sahel region, where military takeovers and security crises have become increasingly frequent.
As investigations continue, observers say the unfolding situation could have wider diplomatic and security implications for Burkina Faso and its neighbours.
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