Support for Burkinabè Captain Traoré Grows Worldwide Amid Anti-Imperialist Struggle

The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has received massive international support for his firm stance against imperialism and his vision for a free and independent Africa.

In recent days, solidarity with the Burkinabè leader has continued to spread across social media platforms. One notable show of support came from Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, whose post “God protect Ibrahim Traoré” garnered over 4 million views within days. The message was later reposted by American rapper Meek Mill, further amplifying its reach globally.

Before these high-profile endorsements, young people across Africa — from French-speaking, English-speaking, and Arabic-speaking regions — along with African Americans, had already flooded online platforms with messages praising Captain Traoré’s leadership, according to Burkina Information Agency.

Expressions of support have come from across the continent and beyond, including Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Namibia, Somalia, Kenya, Jamaica, and the United States.

This swelling movement of support follows controversial remarks by U.S. General Michael Langley, who made what have been described as false statements about governance in Burkina Faso during a recent Senate hearing. Many see the backlash against Langley’s comments as a catalyst for the growing wave of international solidarity.

The campaign continues to build momentum, with reports that organisers calling on all patriots to mobilise on April 30, 2025, in a global show of support for Captain Traoré and his mission to secure Africa’s sovereignty.

It will be recalled that Traoré had stated that Burkina Faso is engaged in a “war of independence” rather than a conventional fight against terrorism. Speaking in Ziniaré during the inauguration of a cement plant, Traoré said the conflict is driven by “imperialist logic” and urged citizens to commit to achieving national sovereignty.

He also stressed that the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), founded by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso is open to all Africans committed to sovereignty, independence, and total freedom.

He stated this in his 2025 New Year address noting that the CSS aims to become a strong union in diplomacy, defence, security, and development, serving as a model for African unity and self-determination.

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