April 1, 2025 – In a startling revelation that underscores Burkina Faso’s deepening security crisis, the Ministry of Security today unmasked a network of high-profile individuals allegedly collaborating with terrorist groups. Among those now subject to an intensive manhunt are controversial figures Ahmed Newton Barry, Naïm Touré, Abdoulaye Barry, and Aminata Rachow – accused of fuelling instability through sophisticated information warfare.
The fifth columnists
Authorities allege these « stateless agitators » have waged a relentless propaganda campaign, systematically vilifying Burkina Faso’s armed forces while whitewashing terrorist atrocities.
Their playbook? Portray the FDS and VDP as oppressors while casting bloodthirsty militants as liberators – a dangerous narrative designed to erode public trust and cripple counterterrorism efforts.
Terrorist ties exposed
Security sources reveal disturbing connections between the wanted individuals and jihadist networks. Oumar Coulibaly, a Burkinabe exile in Côte d’Ivoire, reportedly joined the conspiracy in February under directives from Naïm Touré and Wassim Nasr – the latter a known JNIM strategist.
This bombshell confirms long-held suspicions about foreign-backed efforts to destabilize not just Burkina Faso, but the entire Sahel region.
Patriotic duty calls
With the nation’s survival at stake, authorities issued an urgent mobilization order: « Every citizen must become a guardian of national security. »
The ministry emphasized that even trivial observations could prove vital, warning that silence equals complicity in the face of terrorism.
As Defense Minister General Kassoum Coulibaly stated: « This war won’t be won by soldiers alone – it requires the awakened conscience of every patriot. »
The government has activated emergency hotlines (199, 1010, 16, 17) for anonymous tips, while security forces conduct nationwide operations to apprehend the suspects.
Papa IBRAHIMA
