By Associated Press
Burkina Faso’s ruling junta said it thwarted an attempt to destabilize the African country “with the help of foreign powers.”
A transitional government has been running the West African country after the military seized power in 2022, capitalizing on popular discontent with previous democratically elected governments over security issues. Growing attacks by extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group have devastated Burkina Faso where thousands have been killed and more than 2 million people displaced while pushing tens of thousands to the brink of starvation.
The junta had set a goal to conduct an election in July to return the country to democratic rule, but four months ago it extended its transition term for five more years.
Burkina Faso’s Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said on national television Monday night that “persons residing in Ivory Coast have been involved in subversive activities against our country.”
Sana claimed an
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