We Will Never Bow, Says Burkina Faso’s Leader Ibrahim Traoré, Rallies Global Support Against Imperialism
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April 30, 2025 | Ouagadougou — In a bold and defiant address, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, military leader of Burkina Faso, issued a powerful message of gratitude and resistance to his supporters around the world, declaring unwavering commitment to a new era for Africa, free from foreign domination.
Traoré’s remarks came as pan-Africanists and patriots gathered globally in solidarity with Burkina Faso’s revolutionary path. The mobilizations, which occurred on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, were marked by demonstrations in multiple cities in Africa and the diaspora.
“I express my gratitude to all patriots and pan-Africanists who cherish peace and freedom,” Traoré stated. “You came out in great numbers across the world to support our commitment and vision for a new Burkina Faso and a new Africa, free from imperialism and neo-colonialism.”
His statement resonated deeply with the movement for African self-determination, emphasizing the struggle against external interference and the legacy of colonial control.
“Your active solidarity and this demonstration of support strengthen our conviction in the righteousness of the struggle we are waging for a more just and equitable world,” he said.
Traoré emphasized the resilience of his government and its refusal to yield to pressure, internal or external. “Never will we bow in the face of adversity; we will remain standing until the true emancipation of our peoples,” he declared, striking a tone of firm resistance.
He concluded with a rallying cry to the continent and its allies: “With you, we are certain that victory over the forces of evil is very near. Together and united, we will triumph over imperialism and neo-colonialism for a free, dignified, and sovereign Africa.”
Captain Traoré’s statement further solidifies his image as a staunch anti-imperialist figure in a region increasingly distancing itself from Western alliances and asserting autonomy over its resources and governance.
Observers say the growing support for his leadership reflects a broader shift in Africa’s political landscape—one that places sovereignty and dignity at the heart of governance.
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