Within just over three years, the mysterious yet influential President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has withstood more than ten attempted coups as part of an urgent effort by Western nations to remove him from power.
The latest attempted coup occurred on April 16, 2025. It involved insurgent factions reportedly receiving support from Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Western nations. These disguised turncoats launched an assault and carried out mass killings against the citizens of Burkina Faso within a town located along the eastern frontier of Ivory Coast.
The insurgents subsequently cautioned Captain Traore to resign or face a potential takeover. This attempted overthrow on April 16 followed an unsuccessful attempt to eliminate Traore via poison. The objective of the Western forces, spearheaded by France and the USA, is to obstruct the Burkina Faso revolution and revert the nation back into foreign dominance and exploitation.
Timelines
As stated in a press release from Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Security, the insurgents are required to bring an end to Traore’s and his administration’s governance by June 30, 2025.
The announcement stated that rebel preparations were continuing from their command center in Ivory Coast, a country that has permitted its frontiers to serve as a springboard for unrest in Burkina Faso.
The Burkina Faso Security Minister disclosed that several communications were intercepted a few weeks back from someone within the country’s military leadership concerning national security operations.
He mentioned that inquiries uncovered that the senior official had abandoned his position and aligned with other defectors to conspire against Captain Traore’s rule.
General Langley’s bluff
Prior to the unsuccessful coup on April 16, General Langley from the United States Marine Corps, serving as the commander of the United States Africa Command, alleged that Captain Traore was exploiting Burkina Faso’s mineral wealth for personal gain and protection.
It is reportedly stated that General Langley has threatened to apprehend Traore whenever an appropriate moment arises. Is there any instance where a military general from one nation possesses the authority to detain the elected leader of another independent state?
This self-centered allegation against Africa’s youngest and most vibrant leader contradicts the significant social and economic changes that Traore is bringing to his nation. Additionally, Western nations assert their desire to reinstate democracy in Burkina Faso.
What changes did previous Democratic administrations introduce in Burkina Faso? They primarily enabled increased Western influence and exploitation of the nation’s assets.
Over the last three years, Burkina Faso has witnessed massive industrialization that is geared towards economic freedom and less dependency on Western goods. This is what Americans and Europeans fear.
The question arises: When France and other nations plundered the resources of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, did the inhabitants of those impoverished regions actually gain anything? Over time, France accumulated its gold reserves through stolen gold from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, despite not having a single gold mine within its own borders.
Indigenization policy
Despite the challenges, Captain Traore stands as an inspirational figure both for Burkina Faso and the entire African continent. The true motivation for efforts by France and the U.S. to remove him from power stems from their diminishing influence over the nation’s mineral wealth.
After two years in charge, Traore dismissed the French forces and took ownership of all gold mining operations. This move brought an end to decades of colonial resource extraction from Burkina Faso. Western nations, which believe they possess a God-given authority over African territories and assets, clearly did not view Traore’s indigenous policies favorably.
Whenever Western nations label an African leader as dictatorial or corrupt, this allegation serves as sufficient justification for them to remove said leader from power. This was done to individuals such as Kwame Nkrumah, Sékou Touré, Amílcar Cabral, Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, and most recently, Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.
It is now clearly written on the wall that France and the United States want to add Traore to the growing list of African presidents they have killed or removed from power. Similarly, Maurice Bishop of Grenada was killed when he tried to break away from Western dominance.
Manufacturing consent
France and the USA are employing the time-honored tactic of shaping public opinion via their international media outlets to legitimize an invasion and overthrow of Burkina Faso, similar to what occurred in Libya.
The AES leadership has charged certain Western non-governmental organizations with fabricating accounts of human rights violations against them, intended to serve as pretexts for invading those nations.
Before NATO’s assaults on Libya, numerous reports surfaced regarding human rights violations and corruption within the nation. These allegations served as a pretext for Western nations aiming to dismantle what was once a thriving state. Undoubtedly, countries like Niger and Mali—alongside Burkina Faso, forming the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES)—are set to be the subsequent targets of disinformation campaigns orchestrated through Western media outlets and non-governmental organizations.
People from Africa and those in the diaspora, along with everyone who advocates for progress globally, mustn’t underestimate the potential danger posed by France’s threats to undermine stability in Saharan nations. Any assault on Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger is essentially an assault on the entire African continent. The movement in this region isn’t just focused on the citizens of Burkina Faso; rather, it represents a broader vision for the future of Africa as a whole.
Traore isn’t merely spearheading the revolution in Burkina Faso; he bears the burden of the Black community on his youthful shoulders. On April 30, numerous progressives worldwide organized pro-AES rallies to caution France and the U.S. against interfering with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
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Resource exploitation
Each year, according to World Bank and IMF data, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are ranked amongst the least economically developed nations globally. Nevertheless, these figures do not highlight that these three countries possess substantial mineral wealth.
During his speech marking the introduction of AES in 2023, Captain Traore highlighted that over four decades, certain Western nations have extracted uranium from Niger to generate electricity for their own use, leaving much of Niger without light.
He mourned the fact that extensive areas across the three nations are scarred by numerous mining pits, serving as reminders of resource extraction, yet the local populations still lack access to passable roads and adequate water and sanitation facilities.
That’s why we rebelled to take control of our nations’ futures,” he stated. Captain Traore mentioned that following the establishment of AES, certain African presidents, who he referred to as “gunny-sack captives,” tried to mediate on behalf of their Western overlords, urging them to rejoin ECOWAS. These leaders reached out to them asking to join ranks with those destined to lead Africa. They declined this offer and since then, these individuals hatched plans for conflicts against them.
Captain Traore also noted that West-supported mercenaries have penetrated the three Sahel states, aiming to execute savage assaults on civilians and provoke uprisings among the populace.
We have come to shatter the bonds of colonial subjugation. We refuse to let colonialism make a comeback; the people are now awakened to battle for the sake of our coming generations,” Captain Traore stressed. “We shall neither flinch nor waver as we stand firm against this oppression, determined to achieve genuine autonomy and secure our liberty.
First and foremost, Captain Traore emphasized that the Sahelian nations have chosen to assume responsibility themselves. “We will carry out an unyielding fight against anyone who dares to assault our three states,” he pledged to the audience.
Cancer of betrayal \xa0\xa0
The renowned reggae artist Bob Marley questioned in his song “Redemption Song,” “How long will they continue killing our prophets as we merely watch from the sidelines?”
The reality is that all atrocities or coups carried out by France and other Western nations in Africa have occurred with the complicity of Africans or individuals from African descent in the diaspora.
Following the ousting of leaders such as Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah, Sekou Touré, Amílcar Cabral, Thomas Sankara, and Moammar Gadhafi, among others, Western nations worked alongside internal adversaries. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that individuals like General Diendéré and Alassane Ouattara—common African figures—are now acting as instruments employed to target Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali.
In history, the Ivory Coast, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, hindered all efforts toward African unification, acting according to the wishes of Western nations.
The Ivory Coast maintained diplomatic ties with apartheid-era South Africa, even though there was a directive for all African nations to cut off relations with this despised government. Following their political freedom, one of Africa’s persistent challenges has been internal betrayal and the threat from within.
The enemy within
Following multiple unsuccessful coups, the adversaries of Burkina Faso conspired to remove Captain Traore via poisoning.
The captain received an invitation to a meeting in a small town near Ouagadougou to plan for a military operation. Before the meeting, Captain Traore received an anonymous note that alerted him of a plot by his military insiders to poison him using a chemical.
The message stated, “Be cautious with your tea today; this tests your trust.” Traore neither dismissed the warning nor declined the offer. Arriving at the base, he joined ranks with several high-ranking military officials whom he had long been acquainted with. However, unbeknownst to him, one amongst them intended to betray him just as Judas betrayed Jesus Christ.
As soon as it was time for refreshments, everyone at the head table with him was offered tea. Lieutenant Colonel Konate, renowned for his astute mind, promptly sipped from his cup before turning to Captain Traore. He then remarked, “Please have some, sir; the tea is just made.”
However, Traore remained still; he grinned and gently positioned the cup beneath a modest table. Despite this, the ambiance shifted subtly—too faintly for someone unobservant to perceive. Captain Traore gazed at Colonel Yahaya Konate, seated near him, and remarked, “Though I’ve always been trusting of others, one must wonder what secrets could be concealed within a simple teacup.” After taking a sip from his own drink, Colonel Konate responded, “Indeed, sir, that is part of tea’s allure.” To which Traore retorted, “Or perhaps its peril.”
At that juncture, Traore stood up with his eyes steady on Col Konate and asked, Colonel, do you trust the people who prepared this tea?” Col Konate blinked, “off course”, he replied. “Good” Traore responded. He turned to one of Konate’s \xa0aids and asked him to drink the tea in his cup. Konate quickly interjected, “no wait, we don’t want to mix cups, there could be hygiene.” Traore replied, “Hygiene or poison?” \xa0Konate responded, “Mr. President, I assure you, “no one here will try to kill you.”
Immediately, Captain Traore rose from the head table and commanded, “Bring him.” In moments, two guards brought in the tea server—a young soldier dressed casually, looking visibly frightened. One of Captain Traore’s personal protectors put a small bag down on the table.
Inside, there was a minuscule plastic container concealed among the server’s stockings. The tag attached to it stated “VXT-42, a compact yet potent neurochemical capable of causing death within mere seconds after ingestion.” This item had been placed inside the cup with Captain Traore’s tea.
The President addressed the gathered officers and stated, “I have commanded troops through genuine combat scenarios and mourned comrades lost in warfare, yet this treachery from within our ranks surpasses even the most formidable adversary.” His gaze shifted towards Colonel Yahaya Konate as he continued, “It was your invitation that brought me here; you were responsible for arranging the tea. What began with a humble serving of tea in a petite porcelain vessel—a symbol of honor and quiet reverence—nearly resulted in calamity,” Captain Traore ended his account solemnly.
In this episode, it becomes clear that should France and the USA manage to eliminate Captain Traore and reconquer Burkina Faso, they would depend on individuals such as Colonel Yahaya Konate and other defectors—military officials who turned against the revolution—for assistance. This underscores how betrayal acts as a malignancy, standing as one of Africa’s foremost adversaries. Figures including General Langley, Alassane Ouattara, Blaise Compaoré, and Colonel Konate embody this trait of treachery within themselves.
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