Attempted coup plot in Burkina Faso foiled

An attempted coup plot in Burkina Faso has been foiled.

This is according to details emerging from the BBC.

According the British broadcaster, it is alleged that the plot was funded from Cote d'Ivoire.

"The military government of Burkina Faso says it has foiled a plot to kill the president, Ibrahim Traore, and destabilise the country.

"The security minister alleged that the plot was funded from Ivory Coast. There's been no comment from Ivory Coast or Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba," the BBC post said.

The military government of Burkina Faso says it has foiled a plot to kill the president, Ibrahim Traore, and destabilise the country.

The security minister alleged that the plot was funded from Ivory Coast. There's been no comment from Ivory Coast or Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba. pic.twitter.com/71AgTuNurl

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) January 7, 2026