An attempted coup was reportedly thwarted on the night of January 3-4, 2026, in Ouagadougou , the capital of Burkina Faso. The information, reported by several African and international media outlets, has not yet been the subject of a detailed official statement from the Burkinabe authorities , which calls for caution.

According to multiple sources, the defense and security forces intercepted a plot to destabilize the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré . Arrests were reportedly made during this operation, although the exact number of people detained and their identities have not been officially released.

Some media sources mention alleged links between arrested suspects and the former president of the Transition, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba , who was overthrown in September 2022. However, no formal evidence or independent confirmation has yet established his direct or indirect involvement. The available information therefore remains to be verified .

In the hours following the events, rallies in support of the government were observed in Ouagadougou and other locations, reflecting a climate of political tension . Authorities called for calm, and according to eyewitness accounts, the security situation remained under control.

This new episode takes place in a fragile political and security context , marked by several attempts at destabilization in recent years in Burkina Faso, a country facing a persistent security crisis linked to armed attacks and an ongoing political transition.

In the absence of a comprehensive official statement, observers are urging caution in interpreting the facts . The coming days should shed more light on the reality of the alleged plot, potential responsibilities, and the legal action being considered by the Burkinabe authorities.