Ibrahim Traoré Thanks Supporters for Global Solidarity Rallies

On April 30, 2025, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, expressed gratitude to supporters worldwide for participating in global solidarity rallies. These demonstrations, held in various cities, aimed to support Burkina Faso’s push for sovereignty and resistance against foreign interference. Traoré’s statement on X highlighted the significance of these rallies in reinforcing his vision for a new Burkina Faso and a broader African independence movement.

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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader since the 2022 coup, posted a message on X on April 30, 2025, at 18:19 UTC. In his statement, he thanked “peace-loving, freedom-loving patriots and pan-Africanists” for rallying worldwide to support Burkina Faso’s vision of liberation from imperialism and neo-colonialism. Traoré noted that the global demonstrations strengthened his government’s resolve to fight for a “fairer and more equitable world.” He emphasized his determination, stating, “We will never bend our backs in the face of adversity; we will stand firm until our peoples are truly emancipated.” The post included images of Traoré in military attire, saluting and gesturing to crowds, alongside scenes of large gatherings in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou.

The global solidarity rallies were sparked by recent events in Burkina Faso, including an alleged coup attempt against Traoré and criticisms from foreign officials. According to an AP News report from April 30, 2025, thousands gathered in Ouagadougou to support the military junta following the foiled coup plot, which the government claimed was orchestrated from neighboring Ivory Coast. Additionally, Gen. Michael Langley, head of U.S. military operations in Africa, had accused Traoré of mismanaging Burkina Faso’s gold reserves during a U.S. Senate hearing earlier that month. These events prompted widespread protests, with demonstrators in Ouagadougou chanting “Long live Captain Traoré” and holding signs expressing their desire for autonomy.

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Beyond Burkina Faso, solidarity rallies took place in cities like London, where the African diaspora protested outside the U.S. Embassy on April 30, 2025. A post by @afrilivesmatter described the London march as a stand against “imperialism,” with slogans like “AFRICOM GO HOME” and “African land and resources belong to us.” Other X users, such as @wode_maya and @chude__, reported similar demonstrations in Central London, highlighting Traoré’s role in uniting Africans across the continent and its diaspora.

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Ibrahim Traoré, born on March 14, 1988, in Kéra, Burkina Faso, is a military officer who became the country’s interim president following a coup in September 2022. At 37 years old, he is one of the world’s youngest heads of state. Traoré rose to power after overthrowing Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, citing dissatisfaction with the previous junta’s handling of the ongoing jihadist insurgency.