Ahmed Kinda

Ahmed Kinda is a former commander of Burkina Faso's special forces, known for his involvement in multiple alleged plots to destabilize the government. He gained notoriety in September 2024 when he publicly confessed to participating in a conspiracy that aimed to recruit mercenaries and acquire weapons for a coup attempt. His revelations implicated several high-profile individuals, including the former transitional president, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. Kinda's role in these events has made him a significant figure in the ongoing political turmoil in Burkina Faso.