Public outrage is mounting in Burkina Faso after the death of popular web activist Alino Faso in neighboring Côte d’Ivoire. Authorities in Ouagadougou have firmly dismissed suggestions of suicide, labeling the incident a murder.

In an official statement, the transitional government insisted there is evidence pointing to foul play and called on Ivorian authorities to cooperate fully in the investigation.

Alino Faso was known for his outspoken criticism of both domestic and regional politics, with a strong online following that often challenged state narratives.

The Burkinabè government has demanded the swift repatriation of his remains for a full autopsy and funeral rites, amid growing calls for justice and transparency.