Burkina Faso govt says it has thwarted coup plot

Ouagadougou (AFP) – Burkina Faso’s government said Friday it has thwarted a “vast conspiracy” aiming to overthrow the president and sieze power by force.

A group of about 30 men plotted to free prisoners involved in the country’s September 2015 coupe attempt and attack the presidential palace, said Interior Minister Simon Compaore.