Ibrahim Traore, the President of Burkina Faso, has been accused by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organization of controlling a "digital militia" that targets journalists and media outlets. According to RSF, this digital militia uses social media and online platforms to spread disinformation and intimidate journalists who are critical of Traore’s government.
The RSF report highlights the growing threats faced by journalists in Burkina Faso, where the government has been accused of restricting press freedom and silencing dissenting voices.
Traore’s government has denied any involvement in the alleged digital militia, but RSF says that its investigation has uncovered evidence of a coordinated effort to discredit and intimidate journalists.
The RSF report also notes that Traore’s government has been accused of using social media to spread false information and distract from its own human rights abuses.