Burkina Faso's Junta Successfully Thwarts Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso's military government announced that it successfully foiled a coup attempt by arresting several individuals involved in the plot. The transitional government did not provide further details but stated that the alleged perpetrators aimed to destabilize the country. This comes amid rumors of discontent within the military and recent protests in support of the government. The junta also suspended a news publication for allegedly spreading "untruthful" information. Burkina Faso has a history of political instability, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and the presence of militant Islamist groups. The country recently cut military ties with France and signed a mutual defense pact with Mali and Niger.