Africa/Fake News: How Burkina Faso is resisting propaganda campaigns

Burkina Faso, deeply engaged in a fierce fight against terrorism, now faces an equally dangerous threat: disinformation spread by hostile actors. Accusations of alleged abuses by the Defense and Security Forces are being circulated.

Often unfounded, these claims are largely propagated by individuals and groups aiming to tarnish Burkina Faso’s patriotic commitment and weaken the sovereignty of regional states.

This disinformation campaign is not limited to Burkina Faso; it plays out within a broader regional context, marked by tensions involving foreign powers keen to retain influence in the area.

France, known for such destabilizing tactics, appears intent on undermining Burkina Faso’s government and countering the region’s growing drive for sovereignty.

The current conflict extends beyond the battlefield—it includes a communication war, where every citizen plays a role in discerning truth from falsehood to preserve national unity.

In this light, an investigation has been launched to clarify the origins and authenticity of a disturbing viral video recently attributed to Burkinabe forces.

Now more than ever, national solidarity, collective resilience, and public vigilance are vital to thwart these destabilization efforts and to safeguard the sovereignty of Burkina Faso and the Sahel Alliance countries as a whole.

Olivier TOE