In mid-July, Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore, made a bold statement. He revealed that he had evidence of a secret plan to destabilize the country, and he pointed fingers at France. According to Traore, this plot was not just backed by France but also by its allies Benin and Côte d'Ivoire. The goal? To bring chaos to Burkina Faso and overthrow its government.
On a Monday evening, the country’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, confirmed that Burkina Faso had successfully stopped this dangerous plot. He explained that the plan involved several terrorist cells, each with its own mission.
Here’s how the plan was supposed to unfold:
The First Attack: A group of 200 terrorists would launch a violent offensive starting on August 30. They planned to march toward Ouagadougou, the capital, and capture the presidential palace.
Mercenary Strike: Another heavily armed group of mercenaries was assigned to destroy the air defense systems around the capital. This would leav...
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