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Authorities in Burkina Faso say they have thwarted a new coup attempt amid heightened political tensions in the West African country.
The alleged plot was uncovered late on Saturday night, January 3, before it could be carried out, according to official sources.
The information was first made public by a pro-government web television outlet, citing security officials.
Government authorities later confirmed the claims, saying the situation was under control while security forces remained on high alert.
Speaking in a televised address, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, said the plan involved a coordinated effort to destabilise the country through a series of targeted assassinations.
According to Sana, the alleged plan included attempts to neutralise the head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, either at close range or through an operation aimed at mining his residence.
“A plan was in place to destabilise the country through targeted assassinations,” he said.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing and that arrests have already begun. – Africa News
Bongani Ndlovu