BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT

Burkina Faso's Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed the details in a national television broadcast, stating that intelligence services intercepted the operation in its final stages.

He alleged that the plotters had planned to assassinate the head of state and then strike other key institutions, including civilian personalities, alleging that the conspiracy was funded from neighbouring country.

Sana said authorities uncovered a leaked video in which the plotters discussed their intentions, including assassinating Traoré either at close range or by planting explosives at his residence shortly after 11 p.m. local time on Saturday, January 3.

The conspirators allegedly planned to follow up by targeting other senior military and civilian figures, mobilizing soldiers and civilian supporters, and disabling the country's drone-launch base to prevent foreign intervention.
Sana added that the situation was under control and urging citizens "not to be misled, out of naivety, into dangerous schemes.

“Burkina Faso Foils Assassination Plot Against Military Leader Traoré, Linked to Former Leader Damiba”

Burkina Faso’s security services have successfully foiled a fresh assassination attempt targeting Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s military leader, according to Security Minister Mahamadou Sana. The plot was allegedly orchestrated by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba, Traoré’s predecessor, who was ousted in September 2022. Authorities report that the plan involved not only assassinating Traoré but also launching attacks on strategic institutions and prominent civilian figures.
Minister Sana added that the operation was financed from neighboring Ivory Coast, though neither Damiba nor Ivorian authorities have issued statements in response.
Since assuming power in 2022, Traoré, 37, has faced multiple coup attempts and continues to deal with jihadist violence that has displaced millions across the country. Despite these challenges, Traoré maintains a measure of domestic support and has gained recognition across Africa. He is known for criticizing Western influence and advocating pan-Africanist ideas.
In response to the foiled plot, Burkina Faso has tightened security around government installations and is monitoring border regions, particularly with Ivory Coast. This latest incident follows previous coup attempts, including one in April 2025, in which current and former soldiers planned attacks on the presidential palace and other key locations.
The ongoing instability in Burkina Faso is compounded by jihadist attacks and a humanitarian crisis, affecting both national security and civilian safety. Authorities continue to investigate the foiled assassination attempt as part of broader efforts to protect the military leadership and maintain national stability.

Nigerian Air Force Confirms C-130 Aircraft Detained In Burkina Faso Has Safely Arrived Portugal For Maintenance

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, NAF 913, earlier detained in Burkina Faso over alleged airspace violations, has safely arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, for scheduled depot maintenance. According to NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft completed a ferry flight on December 26, 2025, transiting through Banjul and Casablanca in line with approved flight plans and aviation safety procedures. He noted that the aircraft and crew arrived without incident and remain in high spirits. The detention, which lasted about 10 days, was resolved following diplomatic engagements led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, including talks with Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, paving the way for the aircraft’s release and onward journey.

What’s the Cost of a Merry Christmas? Azu Ishiekwene Reflects on Power, Politics and Personal Choices

In this reflective Christmas opinion piece, Azu Ishiekwene departs from conventional year-end predictions to examine the deeper personal, political, and social costs of seeking a “merry” Christmas in a turbulent world. Writing against the backdrop of a chaotic global year marked by political disruption, Ishiekwene curates and revisits some of his most unusual and thought-provoking articles published in 2025.
Through humour, satire, and introspection, he reflects on Nigeria’s everyday frustrations—such as incomprehensible airport flight announcements—and broader continental issues, including the rise of algorithm-driven populism around Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré. He questions the substance behind viral political hero-worship and warns against mistaking online fantasy for real governance and reform.
The article also takes a deeply personal turn as Ishiekwene honours mentors and colleagues who shaped his journalism journey, highlighting how small acts of faith and guidance can define a lifetime. From tributes to seasoned journalists to reflections on career choices, love, regret, and ambition, he underscores the idea that life is lived forward, not in hindsight.
Politically, Ishiekwene revisits his controversial analysis of Peter Obi’s political future, cautioning against alliances that could undermine long-term ambition. He closes with a sober reminder that Christmas cheer should not come at the cost of critical thinking, moral clarity, or personal authenticity—urging readers to celebrate thoughtfully as they step into the New Year.

Mali : General Assimi GOITA moves to a higher speed in the fight against terrorism and creates his first ever Rapid Intervention Battalion, in the image of Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ.

To intensify the tracking of terrorists, General Assimi Goïta has set up a first Rapid Response Battalion of the Forces Armées Maliennes equipped with motorcycles to ensure speed, mobility and efficiency. These units are capable of hitting the enemy with surgical precision, even in areas where pickups cannot intervene, in two strikes, three movements.
Long live the AES Armed Forces!
Thanks to General Assimi Goita.

Burkina Faso Takes a Major Step to Secure Its Borders

Burkina Faso has officially begun installing modern surveillance towers across key border zones as part of a new national security program.

These towers are equipped with night-vision systems, long-range scanners, and motion-detection sensors, all aimed at reducing terrorist infiltration and strengthening early-warning capabilities.

Many observers note that a system like this could have given Mali a clearer picture of militant movements during last autumn’s fuel blockade, potentially limiting its impact.

Across the country, citizens are praising 37-year-old military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré for combining technology with strategy to protect national sovereignty. Security analysts say the initiative represents a decisive move toward Africa building its own security capacity, without dependence on foreign aid.

A new chapter in regional security may be taking shape.

Freed Nigerian Air Force Officer Attributes Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso to Technical Fault

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer, one of 11 personnel recently detained in Burkina Faso, confirmed that their aircraft made an emergency landing in the West African country due to a technical fault, not a hostile act. The aircraft, en route to Portugal, was successfully repaired, allowing operations to continue. The soldiers were released following high-level diplomatic intervention led by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, conveying a message from President Bola Tinubu. Discussions with Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, focused on technical assistance, regional security, and cooperation, easing a potential diplomatic standoff.

NAF Pilots, Crew’s Detention in Burkina Faso Resolved — FG

The Federal Government has announced the resolution of the diplomatic issue surrounding the detention of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members in Burkina Faso.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement, confirming that the detained NAF personnel are expected to return to Nigeria soon.

According to Tuggar, the breakthrough followed a high-level visit by a Federal Government delegation, which he led, to the Burkinabe leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. During the engagement, both countries addressed the circumstances surrounding the detention and reached a mutual understanding that led to its resolution.

Beyond resolving the incident, Tuggar said discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Burkina Faso, as well as deepening regional integration within the sub-region.

The development underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts by Nigeria to protect its citizens abroad while maintaining constructive ties with neighbouring countries.

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Burkina Faso Releases Nigerian Air Force Aircraft and 11 Personnel

A Nigerian delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, held diplomatic engagements with Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, regarding a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 personnel that had been detained in the country.

The engagements resulted in the immediate release of the 11 personnel and the aircraft.

Minister Tuggar subsequently met with the freed Air Force members to confirm their well-being.

The delegation and personnel are now en route back to Nigeria.

Nigeria emphasised its adherence to international aviation protocols, expressed respect for Burkina Faso's sovereignty, and distanced itself from any unsubstantiated claims of maltreatment.

Both sides highlighted shared security challenges and the importance of fraternal relations.

This resolution underscores successful diplomacy in de-escalating a potential regional dispute.

The military aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, 2025, due to a technical issue.

Burkina Faso authorities detained the personnel and seized the aircraft, citing alleged unauthorised entry into their airspace.

BREAKING: After securing their release from Ibrahim Traoré (military ruler of Burkina Faso), Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, meets with the 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were briefly detained after their aircraft made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso a few days ago.

The delegation sent by President Tinubu and the eleven Nigerian Air Force personnel are expected back in Nigeria today (Thursday).

BREAKING: “Enough Is Enough” — Senator Ayodele Arise has urged Nigeria to act swiftly over the continued detention of Nigerian troops in Burkina Faso, warning that what started casually is now beginning to drag into weeks.

Raising the alarm on the Senate floor, Arise called on the Federal Government and military leadership to take firm action against Captain Ibrahim Traoré over the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and a Nigerian aircraft. He stressed that Nigeria’s silence is becoming danger0us.

Other lawmakers backed his position, describing the situation as degrading and unacceptable, and warned that prolonged inaction could weaken Nigeria’s sovereignty and send the wrong signal internationally.

“No country will allow its troops to be held without explanation,” lawmakers insisted, emphasizing that the soldiers were on official duty and that nothing justifies their continued detention.

This is no longer a diplomatic whisper — it’s a national c0ncern.

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BREAKING : Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has issued a powerful statement that is already sparking intense debate across Africa and beyond.

“It’s not terror!sm, it’s imperialism. Their objective is to keep us in a permanent w@r, prevent us from developing, and continue to exploit our resources.”

Traoré’s words point to a deeper accusation — that insecurity in parts of Africa is being weapon!zed to weaken nations, stall development, and maintain control over natural resources. He also criticized some West African coastal leaders, accusing them of buying into these arrangements just to remain in power, even at the cost of regional sovereignty.

This statement adds fuel to growing conversations about foreign influence, resource control, and leadership choices in West Africa at a time when many citizens are demanding true independence and security.

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BURKINA FASO PRESIDENT CAPT. IBRAHIM TRAORE RESPONDS TO ECOWAS

"When we cried out that hunger was ke-ee-ling our children in the Sahel, they turned a deaf ear.

When we screamed for help as thieves in white kaftans emptied our treasuries and fled with our wealth, they remained deaf.

When we demanded just a fair share of the gold, uranium, and lithium being carted away to build foreign cities while our villages had no light, they were stone deaf.

But the moment we finally stood up, dusted ourselves off, and said “Enough is enough! Once beaten, twice shy — never again will we be used,”
suddenly all those deaf ears began to hear perfectly.

Suddenly the big birds (the drones and warplanes) started circling our skies.
Suddenly ECOWAS remembered that the Sahel is, after all, an “indispensable part” of Africa.

What exactly do you gain by dragging us back into the misery we have already escaped?

They called the Sahel small and insignificant, yet from this “small” land rose a heart too big to be enslaved again.

The day Africa finally sees that the one who calls himself “friend” is actually the enemy,
that day her true redemption will begin”

Burkina Faso Rejects U.S. Deportation Request, Calls It “Indecent” and Against National Dignity

In a bold diplomatic move, Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a proposal from the United States to accept individuals deported from America who are not Burkinabè citizens. The decision, announced by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré on national television on Thursday, October 9, 2025, underscores the West African nation’s firm stance on sovereignty and national pride.

Traoré described the U.S. request as “indecent and unacceptable,” stating that it contradicts the values and vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s leader.

“Burkina Faso is not a land of deportation but one of dignity,” he declared.


The rejection came just hours after the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou temporarily suspended visa services, redirecting applicants to the U.S. Embassy in Togo. The embassy did not provide reasons for the decision.

In response to a U.S. diplomatic note suggesting that Burkinabè nationals were misusing visas, the foreign minister dismissed the claim as a “pressure tactic.” He reaffirmed that Burkina Faso would not bow to external influence or compromise its integrity.

As of the announcement, neither the U.S. Department of Homeland Security nor the U.S. Embassy had issued an official statement addressing the matter.

This development comes amid rising global diplomatic tensions, as the White House also criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee over its decision to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, citing political bias.

Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for 'spying'
Burkina Faso’s military government has arrested eight staff members of the Dutch-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), accusing them of spying and treason. Those detained include three Europeans, a Malian, and four Burkinabé, among them the NGO’s country director and deputy.

Authorities claim the group collected and shared sensitive security data with foreign powers, posing a threat to national security. INSO denies the allegations, stating its information only supports humanitarian worker safety and was shared transparently with local authorities.

INSO’s Burkina Faso office was suspended on 31 July for allegedly gathering data without permission, but the government now accuses it of continuing secret activities afterward. INSO says it ceased operations after the suspension and has sought dialogue to secure the release of its staff.

The arrests come amid rising tensions between Burkina Faso’s junta-led government and Western nations. Since Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power in 2022, the country has cut ties with France, turned to Russia for support, and faced widespread accusations of human rights abuses and repression while battling Islamist insurgents.

Africa failed Gaddafi but we will not fail Ibrahim Traoré ✊🏿✊🏿

Africa Doesn't Need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America. We have what it takes to grow our economy without loans and refuse to be financial slaves." ~Ibrahim Traore (President of Burkina Faso)

Do you agree with him ?

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Burkina Faso announces a ban on gay marriage. Do you support Captain Ibrahim Traore?

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Africa Doesn't Need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America. We have what it takes to grow our economy without loans and refuse to be financial slaves." ~Ibrahim Traore (President of Burkina Faso)

Do you agree with him ?

A. YES
B. NO

"UNITED STATES OF AFRICA IS REAL" IBRAHIM TRAORE'S SPEECH AT THE UN MEETING