By Maryam Ahmad
The military government of Burkina Faso says it has thwarted a plot to assassinate President Ibrahim Traore and destabilise the country.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said the alleged plot was masterminded by former national leader Paul-Henri Damiba, who was ousted by Captain Traore in a 2022 coup. He claimed the plan was financed from the Ivory Coast.
There has been no immediate comment from the Ivorian authorities or from Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba regarding the allegations.
Captain Traore’s government has reported several attempted coups since he took power, repeatedly accusing Ivory Coast of involvement, claims which Abidjan has previously denied.