Burkina Faso Junta Successfully Foils Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso's military government announced that it had successfully thwarted a coup attempt on September 26, 2023, arresting several alleged participants. The country has experienced political instability, with two coups in the past year, both driven in part by discontent over the government's failure to address a jihadist insurgency. Despite government claims of regaining territory, the insurgency continues to pose a significant threat, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.