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Togo confirmed on Tuesday it had extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba after complying with a January 12 request from the country’s military authorities. Damiba was arrested on January 16 and transferred the following day to face charges.

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Togo confirmed on Tuesday it had extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba after complying with a January 12 request from the country’s military authorities. Damiba was arrested on January 16 and transferred the following day to face charges.

This comes as Burkina Faso's security minister, Mahamadou Sana, announced that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/burkina-faso-foils-coup-plot-against-president-traore">authorities foiled an alleged assassination plot</a> targeting military leader Ibrahim Traoré, planned for late Saturday, January 3. The plot allegedly involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

This comes as Burkina Faso's security minister, Mahamadou Sana, announced that authorities foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting military leader Ibrahim Traoré, planned for late Saturday, January 3. The plot allegedly involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

Security minister Sana said Damiba masterminded the coup attempt, alleging it was financed with 70 million CFA francs from Ivory Coast and included plans to "strike other key institutions." Suspected conspirators later appeared on state television, confessing to their roles.

Security minister Sana said Damiba masterminded the coup attempt, alleging it was financed with 70 million CFA francs from Ivory Coast and included plans to "strike other key institutions." Suspected conspirators later appeared on state television, confessing to their roles.

Damiba faces charges of embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption, and money laundering. Togo’s justice ministry did not refer to a coup plot, saying Burkina Faso assured his physical safety and confirmed the death penalty would not be applied.

Damiba faces charges of embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption, and money laundering. Togo’s justice ministry did not refer to a coup plot, saying Burkina Faso assured his physical safety and confirmed the death penalty would not be applied.

Burkinabé Army Captain Prosper Couldiati confessed he was tasked with killing the commander of the Sapone drone base outside Ouagadougou to prevent an aerial response. Ivory Coast rejected the Burkinabé authorities’ claims, while some analysts questioned the credibility of the alleged coup plot.

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Burkinabé Army Captain Prosper Couldiati confessed he was tasked with killing the commander of the Sapone drone base outside Ouagadougou to prevent an aerial response. Ivory Coast rejected the Burkinabé authorities’ claims, while some analysts questioned the credibility of the alleged coup plot.

Damiba took power in January 2022 after toppling elected president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, but was himself removed eight months later by Ibrahim Traoré. Traoré blamed him for failing to contain the Islamist insurgency, though critics say the security situation has not improved under his rule.

Damiba took power in January 2022 after toppling elected president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, but was himself removed eight months later by Ibrahim Traoré. Traoré blamed him for failing to contain the Islamist insurgency, though critics say the security situation has not improved under his rule.

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Togo extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to his home country following a request from Burkina Faso's military government on January 12. Damiba was arrested on January 16 and handed over on January 17 to face charges.

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Togo extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to his home country following a request from Burkina Faso's military government on January 12. Damiba was arrested on January 16 and handed over on January 17 to face charges.

Burkina Faso's security minister announced that authorities foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting military leader Ibrahim Traore, planned for late Saturday, January 3. The plot allegedly involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

Burkina Faso's security minister announced that authorities foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting military leader Ibrahim Traore, planned for late Saturday, January 3. The plot allegedly involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

Damiba faces charges including embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. Togo's justice ministry stated that Burkina Faso provided assurances regarding Damiba's physical integrity and confirmed the death penalty would not be applied.

Damiba faces charges including embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. Togo's justice ministry stated that Burkina Faso provided assurances regarding Damiba's physical integrity and confirmed the death penalty would not be applied.

Damiba seized power in January 2022 by overthrowing elected President Roch Marc Christian Kabore but was himself ousted eight months later by Ibrahim Traore. Traore accused Damiba of failing to stop Islamist militant groups and improve security.

Damiba seized power in January 2022 by overthrowing elected President Roch Marc Christian Kabore but was himself ousted eight months later by Ibrahim Traore. Traore accused Damiba of failing to stop Islamist militant groups and improve security.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana alleged the plot was funded with 70 million CFA francs from Ivory Coast and included plans to destroy the country's drone base. Alleged conspirators appeared on state television making confessions about their involvement.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana alleged the plot was funded with 70 million CFA francs from Ivory Coast and included plans to destroy the country's drone base. Alleged conspirators appeared on state television making confessions about their involvement.

Some analysts expressed skepticism about the junta's claims, noting there have been zero trials or convictions from previous alleged plots. Nina Wilen of the Egmont research institute called the latest coup allegation "very improbable."

Some analysts expressed skepticism about the junta's claims, noting there have been zero trials or convictions from previous alleged plots. Nina Wilen of the Egmont research institute called the latest coup allegation "very improbable."

Damiba's extradition marks a crucial step in holding corrupt leaders accountable after he orchestrated a coup plot against Burkina Faso's government. The former junta leader, who failed to stop militant violence during his brief rule, now faces serious charges including embezzlement, corruption and money laundering. Togo's cooperation in arresting and returning Damiba demonstrates regional commitment to combating destabilization efforts.

Damiba's extradition marks a crucial step in holding corrupt leaders accountable after he orchestrated a coup plot against Burkina Faso's government. The former junta leader, who failed to stop militant violence during his brief rule, now faces serious charges including embezzlement, corruption and money laundering. Togo's cooperation in arresting and returning Damiba demonstrates regional commitment to combating destabilization efforts.

The junta's latest coup allegation is highly improbable and follows a pattern of increasingly unbelievable plots announced every few months without any trials or convictions. Disinformation is omnipresent in Burkina Faso, where Traore's team excels at spreading rumors and fake news to mobilize support. The regime has cried wolf too many times, and even domestic support rallies with less fervor than before.

The junta's latest coup allegation is highly improbable and follows a pattern of increasingly unbelievable plots announced every few months without any trials or convictions. Disinformation is omnipresent in Burkina Faso, where Traore's team excels at spreading rumors and fake news to mobilize support. The regime has cried wolf too many times, and even domestic support rallies with less fervor than before.

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Damiba's extradition comes as Burkinabé authorities fabricated yet another coup narrative, one that once again strains credibility. It fits a pattern of dramatic plots announced every few months without trials or convictions ever following. Disinformation is pervasive in Burkina Faso, where Traoré’s team routinely amplifies rumors to mobilize public support. After so many false alarms, the regime’s warnings ring hollow and even domestic backing shows growing fatigue.

Damiba's extradition comes as Burkinabé authorities fabricated yet another coup narrative, one that once again strains credibility. It fits a pattern of dramatic plots announced every few months without trials or convictions ever following. Disinformation is pervasive in Burkina Faso, where Traoré’s team routinely amplifies rumors to mobilize public support. After so many false alarms, the regime’s warnings ring hollow and even domestic backing shows growing fatigue.

There is a 20% chance that Togo will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 20% chance that Togo will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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