Djibril Bassole
Djibril Bassole is a former foreign minister of Burkina Faso and was implicated as a mastermind behind the 2015 coup attempt against the transitional government. He received a 10-year prison sentence for his involvement in the plot to overthrow the government following the ousting of long-time president Blaise Compaore. Like Gilbert Diendere, Bassole was not included in the recent amnesty pardon issued by the junta leader.
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Djibril Bassolé is the high commissioner of the Loroum province who was part of the delegation to Titao.
Attaque de Titao: La riposte a été de taille, la vie a repris son cours normal et le nécessaire convoyé pour les populations (ministre Sana)
Burkina Faso· 2026-02-23
Djibril Bassolé is a former foreign minister living in exile in France, accused of plotting against the military regime.
Burkina Faso : libération de quatre personnes réquisitionnées de force pour combattre les djihadistes
France· 2025-07-15
Djibril Bassole was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in the failed coup attempt.
Burkina junta leader pardons 21 soldiers for 2015 failed coup
Nigeria· 2025-03-31
