Speculation regarding internal unrest within Burkina Faso’s security forces has intensified following an attack on an army base, allegedly resulting in the deaths of over 100 soldiers.
This comes as the country remains under military rule since 2022. The leader of the military junta has made an appearance on state television to dispel these rumors.
Burkina Faso has been grappling with Islamist insurgency for years, with approximately half of the nation beyond government control.
The jihadist group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for the attack in the northern town of Mansila, which occurred last Tuesday.
The day after the assault, there was an explosion near the state television headquarters.