Burkina Faso: Terrorist attack in Mansila, France 24’s new play

Many Burkinabe citizens were incredulous when a certain media outlet started broadcasting visuals of a supposed terrorist attack that allegedly claimed 107 lives, a situation unknown even to those in the Mansila area.

This alleged terrorist attack in Mansila was exclusively reported by France 24 and widely circulated.

In the video aired, the commentary by Wassim Nasr implies that terrorists targeted a military camp to replenish their weapons, ammunition, and fuel supplies.

Nasr’s detailed and dramatic account of this supposed attack from start to finish raises doubts.

Unless there is another Burkina Faso lost in some corner of the globe, there has been no such attack in Mansila under President Ibrahim Traoré’s administration, let alone one resulting in 107 deaths.

The era when lies passed unquestioned is long gone, especially in a time when people understand geopolitics and imperialist intentions.

Examining the facts, it’s noticeable that despite claims of 107 casualties, no bodies, even blurred ones, were shown in the video. The mention of hostages was also devoid of any accompanying imagery.

If terrorists managed to film this supposed attack, why wouldn’t they send images of the deceased and hostages to their leader for widespread dissemination?

This lack of evidence suggests that France 24’s coverage of the Mansila attack is nothing but a hoax, a staged production.

It’s known that outlets like France 24, TF1, TV5 Monde, and their counterparts maintain constant contact with terrorists, given their shared affiliations.

However, presenting fabricated information to incite a potential uprising among the Burkinabe people reflects the desperation of French neo-colonialism.

It’s incumbent upon the Burkinabe people to exercise caution and discernment to avoid falling prey to these manipulations aimed at disrupting the transition.

Moumouni GANFAT

 

Posts Grid

Football/ CAF General Secretary resigns amid AFCON fallout

Veron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), exiting at a moment of deep turbulence for African football....

CAF / Patrice Motsepe: Three years of disastrous management that are killing African football?

Since his controversial election as CAF president in March 2021, South African Patrice Motsepe has faced mounting criticism over decisions seen as plunging African football...

Football/ AFCON 2025: Senegalese fans’ verdict delayed again in Morocco

The legal ordeal for the Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has taken a new turn. Hopes...

Adebayo’s 83-point masterpiece rewrites NBA history

Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most astonishing scoring performances in NBA history, pouring in 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 150-129...

Champions League/ Valverde hat-trick puts Real Madrid in command against Man City

Madrid - Federico Valverde produced a stunning first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid took a giant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 demolition of...

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton opens up about his west African heritage and calls for continental unity

On the eve of the new Formula 1 season, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made a powerful statement that transcended motorsport. The 41-year-old Ferrari driver...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *