

Since seizing power in September 2022, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has faced multiple assassination and coup attempts. Authorities thwarted a coup plot on January 14, 2024, leading to several arrests. Similarly, in September 2023, another coup attempt was foiled, resulting in the arrest of four officers, with two others being sought. These incidents highlight the persistent political instability in Burkina Faso.