Burkina Faso’s military government says it has thwarted an alleged plot to assassinate President Ibrahim Traoré and destabilise the country.
The announcement was made by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, who said the plan was uncovered by intelligence and security services before it could be carried out.
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According to Sana, the plot was orchestrated by former interim president Paul-Henri Damiba, whom Captain Traoré overthrew in a military coup in September 2022.
The minister alleged that the plan was financed from neighbouring Ivory Coast, claiming the objective was to create chaos and weaken the current military leadership.
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Authorities have not provided detailed evidence publicly but said investigations are ongoing and that those involved would be brought to justice.
There has been no official response from Ivory Coast to the accusations, and Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba has also not commented on the claims.
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Relations between Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast have been strained in recent years, with Ouagadougou repeatedly accusing Abidjan of backing efforts to undermine its leadership.
Since taking over, Captain Traoré’s government has previously faced several alleged coup attempts in the past.
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These alleged coups are often pointing to foreign involvement, particularly from Ivory Coast and France.
The latest claims come amid continued insecurity in Burkina Faso, where the military government is battling armed groups.
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