Burkina Faso's justice system is taking action in several terrorism-related cases. It has issued an international arrest warrant for Ivorian activist Camille Makosso on suspicion of terrorism.
The announcement was made this Friday, November 13, 2026, by the Attorney General at the Court of Appeal of Ouagadougou, Pinguedewindé Désiré Sawadogo, during a press briefing at the Ouaga II High Court.
According to the Attorney General, more than six cases are currently open at the specialized judicial unit for the repression of acts of terrorism. They concern more than 45 individuals as well as legal entities.
He specified that several of the individuals involved live outside Burkina Faso. International arrest warrants, extradition requests, and requests for mutual legal assistance have therefore been sent to the authorities of several countries, including Ivory Coast, the United States, and France.
The Burkinabe justice system is also taking an interest in social media. It has asked US authorities to contact Meta, Facebook's parent company, to identify those responsible for certain pages accused of promoting terrorism. The public prosecutor's office also wants these pages removed.
The Attorney General also mentioned the case of the former President of the Transition, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, which is still in the investigation phase.
Yolande Bazié
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