Burkina Faso urges public vigilance against alleged foreign disinformation campaigns
In a climate of heightened geopolitical tension, the people of Burkina Faso are being called upon to remain vigilant against what authorities describe as imperialist destabilization efforts.
Reports suggest that France has expanded its team of propagandists tasked with spreading large-scale falsehoods to sow confusion and undermine national unity.
These disinformation campaigns, allegedly orchestrated through social media and certain French media outlets, aim to weaken public trust in national institutions and divert attention from the country’s pressing challenges.
Such propaganda efforts are not benign; they often serve as a precursor to more severe covert actions.
By poisoning public discourse and fostering doubt and division, their architects seek to erode confidence in President Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government and pave the way for foreign agendas that contradict Burkina Faso’s sovereign interests.
In response, citizens are urged to exercise critical judgment toward circulating information especially content intended to discredit the government or pit Burkinabe against one another.
Verifying sources, avoiding the sharing of unsubstantiated rumors, and promoting truth are essential to countering these manipulative tactics. Public vigilance is the most effective defense against such machinations.
In these sensitive times, national unity and clarity of judgment are crucial. Remaining steadfast in support of national sovereignty and resisting propaganda traps are imperative to preserving stability.
The people must stand united, confident, and resolute in the face of any attempt to destabilize the nation. It is through collective vigilance and patriotism that Burkina Faso will overcome these external threats.
Maurice K. ZONGO
