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Burkina Faso Thwarts Assassination Plot Against Leader Traoré

1/7/2026

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The Burkina Faso government announced it thwarted an assassination plot against Captain Ibrahim Traoré, led by ousted Lt. Col. Paul Henri Damiba.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed that the plan involved close-range attacks or explosives at Traoré's residence and targeted other military and civilian leaders.
The plot was reportedly funded by Ivory Coast, with claims of 70 million CFA francs.
Investigations are ongoing, and several arrests have been made.

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The Burkina Faso government announced it thwarted an assassination plot against Captain Ibrahim Traoré, led by ousted Lt. Col. Paul Henri Damiba.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed that the plan involved close-range attacks or explosives at Traoré's residence and targeted other military and civilian leaders.
The plot was reportedly funded by Ivory Coast, with claims of 70 million CFA francs.
Investigations are ongoing, and several arrests have been made.