Hey there, middle schoolers! So, something pretty serious went down in Burkina Faso. The security and intelligence services there stopped an attempted coup on Tuesday. That means some people tried to take over the government and cause chaos, but they didn’t succeed.
The military government in Burkina Faso made the announcement on national TV. A spokesperson named Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo read a statement to let everyone know what happened.
The junta, which is the group in charge of the military government, said that some army officers tried to seize power from Capt Ibrahim Traoré. They wanted to cause trouble and make things chaotic. But luckily, the junta stopped them in their tracks. They even arrested the officers who were involved in the plot.
The junta said that these officers had a dark intention to attack the institutions of the Republic and cause chaos. They want to find out who was behind this plot and make sure they face consequences for their actions. The military government is really disappointed that officers who are supposed to protect their country got involved in something like this.
Just to give you some background, Burkina Faso has been going through a tough time. In September 2022, Capt Ibrahim Traoré took power from another military regime. This was the second coup in the country. On top of that, Burkina Faso is dealing with an Islamist insurgency, which means there are groups causing trouble and trying to take control.
So, that’s the scoop on the attempted coup in Burkina Faso. It’s a serious situation, but it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in the world. Take care, middle schoolers!