OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has expressed gratitude to global supporters who rallied in solidarity with his government’s vision for a “new Burkina Faso and a new Africa, free from imperialism and neo-colonialism.”
In a statement posted on his official social media account Wednesday, Traoré thanked “all the peace-loving, freedom-loving patriots and pan-Africanists who rallied around the world” on April 30, 2025.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the peace-loving, freedom-loving patriots and pan-Africanists who rallied around the world on Wednesday April 30, 2025 to support our commitment and our vision for a new Burkina Faso and a new Africa, free from imperialism and… pic.twitter.com/1czka1qzuY
— Capitaine Ibrahim TRAORÉ (@CapitaineIb226) April 30, 2025
Traoré characterized the global demonstrations of support as a validation of his government’s ongoing struggle for a “fairer and more equitable world.”
“Your active solidarity and this demonstration of sympathy strengthens our conviction that the fight we are waging for a fairer and more equitable world is justified,” Traoré said.
The Burkinabe leader reiterated his commitment to resisting external pressures and vowed to continue the fight for the “true emancipation” of African people. “We will never bend our backs in the face of adversity; we will stand firm until our peoples are truly emancipated,” he said.
Traoré concluded his message with a call for continued unity and solidarity, asserting confidence in the eventual triumph over “the forces of evil.” “With you, we are certain that victory over the forces of evil is at hand,” he stated. “Together, in solidarity, we will defeat imperialism and neo-colonialism for a free, dignified and sovereign Africa.”
Traoré, who seized power in a military coup in 2022, has positioned himself as a staunch pan-Africanist and critic of Western influence in the region.
His government has forged closer ties with Russia and has called for the withdrawal of French troops from Burkina Faso. The rallies of support referenced by Traoré suggest a growing international backing for his anti-imperialist stance.
