The ruling military junta claims to have uncovered a conspiracy involving military and civilian groups based in both Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, aimed at destabilising the country.
Security Minister Mahamdou Sana confirmed in an official statement delivered via video on Monday, 23 September 2024 that the plot had been foiled.
He further revealed that the conspiracy involved external actors and had received backing from foreign intelligence agencies. "The Burkinabe public and the international community are informed that individuals residing in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire have been active in a subversion effort against our country.
These actors of chaos, supported by certain intelligence services of Western powers, are made up of civilians of various profiles as well as military personnel and former military personnel," said Sana.