Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed on state television on Monday that the conspirators planned to attack the presidential palace, intending to sow chaos and place the country under international supervision.

According to government officials, the coup was allegedly orchestrated from neighboring Ivory Coast, with two former army officers identified as key figures behind the plot. Sensitive information was reportedly passed to terrorists to incite attacks and rebellion.

Authorities disclosed that several military personnel, including two officers, were arrested last week for planning to destabilize the government. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects involved in the conspiracy.

This incident marks the latest in a series of coup attempts since Traoré seized power in 2022 amid escalating militant attacks. The government continues to face challenges in maintaining stability.

Burkina Faso, along with Mali and Niger, has withdrawn from the West African bloc ECOWAS, forming a new alliance and aligning more closely with Russia, distancing itself from former colonial power France.

Despite promises to improve security, the situation remains dire, with frequent insurgent attacks and approximately 40% of the country under jihadist control. Efforts to reclaim territory continue amid ongoing violence.

The Burkinabe government has previously accused Ivory Coast of harboring opponents in exile, though Ivorian authorities have yet to comment on the latest allegations regarding the coup plot.

As the government works to secure the nation, the foiled coup underscores the persistent threats to Burkina Faso’s stability and the complexities of its political and security landscape.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the foiling of the coup on television on Monday