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On January 7, 2026, a coup attempt organized by former interim government leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba in Burkina Faso was thwarted. Political and Institutional Background Burkina Faso is a West African state that has experienced multiple military interventions and changes in leadership in recent years. The country is currently under military administration, with military leader Ibrahim Traoré at the head of state. The coup attempt disclosed in January 2026 has been described as an effort t