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Remains Of Burkinabè Activist Alino Faso To Arrive From Côte d’Ivoire After Controversial Death

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Alain Christophe Traoré, known as 'Alino Faso.' ALINO FASO / FACEBOOK

The body of Burkinabè activist Alain Christophe Traoré, widely known as Alino Faso, is expected to arrive in Ouagadougou today after weeks of diplomatic friction and public outcry over the circumstances of his death in a Côte d’Ivoire detention facility.

The government confirmed that Traoré’s remains would arrive today, Monday, August 18, at 14:25 at the Ouagadougou International Airport. His solemn return is being coordinated with the family of the late activist. Authorities pledged to ensure he is granted “dignified and honourable” funeral rites, while also pressing ahead with judicial action.

press statement

Traoré, a prominent social activist known for his patriotic stance and grassroots mobilisation, died on July 24, 2025, while in the custody of Ivorian authorities at the School of Gendarmerie in Abidjan. Ivorian officials have described the death as a suicide.

The Burkinabè government has categorically rejected this explanation, calling it “a heinous murder” and part of a broader, dangerous strategy to destabilise West Africa.

The spokesperson also revealed that the Burkinabè government did not learn of Traoré’s death through diplomatic channels, but rather through social media posts, sparking immediate outrage in Ouagadougou. Neither Traoré’s family, his legal team, nor Burkina Faso’s embassy in Abidjan were formally informed by Ivorian authorities. The government has vowed to pursue accountability.

Traoré’s sudden death has stirred anger and grief across Burkina Faso, where he was celebrated for his advocacy on social issues and his outspoken patriotism.

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