The capital city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 1930

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Coup Attempt Foiled in Burkina Faso

In a tense start to 2026, Burkina Faso’s security forces have successfully thwarted a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the revolutionary government of Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

The plot, uncovered on January 3, 2026, led to the detention of several suspects, including the alleged mastermind – a known associate of former President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.

For ordinary Burkinabè families who have endured years of political instability and salafist violence, this news brings a mix of relief and worry, as it reminds them how fragile peace can be in a nation still healing from back-to-back coups in 2022.

The operation was foiled thanks to timely intelligence that allowed forces to act swiftly, preventing what could have been another bloody power grab.

With the mastermind’s phone reportedly revealing incriminating evidence after his arrest, the government has hailed it as a victory for vigilance and strength.

As details emerge of the plot involving military personnel and civilians with ties to Damiba – who was ousted by Traoré in September 2022 after himself seizing power in January that year – the event underscores ongoing rivalries within Burkina Faso’s armed forces.

This latest attempt, coming amid the country’s battle against salafist insurgents that have killed thousands since 2015, raises questions about internal divisions that could weaken the fight for security.

With no casualties reported in the foiling of the plot, the focus now shifts to trials and strengthening defences against future threats.

As Burkina Faso pushes forward in 2026, this incident could rally support for Traoré’s leadership.

The plotters, including military personnel and civilians, were reportedly preparing to seize key institutions in Ouagadougou.

State forces moved quickly, detaining the suspects before they could execute their plan.
The operation’s success is credited to vigilant intelligence gathering, which allowed for pre-emptive strikes.

Analysis of the mastermind’s phone reportedly revealed evidence deemed “irrefutable,” including communications linking the group to former President Damiba.

This close associate of Damiba, whose identity has not been publicly released, was captured along with several others, preventing what could have been a destabilising event in a country already facing security challenges.

Burkina Faso’s military has been on high alert since previous coups, with Traoré’s government implementing stricter internal monitoring.

Several suspects were arrested, including nine individuals described as “spies, traitors, and enemies of Burkina Faso.” The alleged mastermind, a military officer or civilian with close ties to Damiba, was the key figure.

Damiba, who led a coup in January 2022 against President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, was himself ousted by Traoré in September 2022. Since then, Damiba has been in exile, but his associates have been linked to previous destabilisation attempts.

In September 2023, another coup plot was foiled, with arrests tied to Damiba’s network.

This pattern suggests ongoing efforts by his supporters to regain power. The recent arrests include military personnel, indicating internal divisions within the armed forces that Traoré’s regime has worked to purge.

Historical Context: Burkina Faso’s Cycle of Coups

Burkina Faso has endured a turbulent political history, with multiple coups since independence in 1960.

The most recent cycle began in January 2022 when Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid security failures against jihadist insurgents.

Damiba’s rule lasted just eight months before Captain Ibrahim Traoré led a second coup in September 2022, citing similar issues.

Traoré’s government has focused on combating insurgents linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS, who control large rural areas and have killed over 8,000 since 2015. In 2025,

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Malí y Burkina Faso imponen prohibición de ingreso a ciudadanos de EEUU en represalia contra medidas de Trump

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New travel ban country list: President Donald Trump US travel restrictions for Burkina Faso, Mali, more now in effect

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African countries banning US citizens from entry as Tit for Tat visas applied #mali #burkinafaso

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