Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has responded to assassination threats by reaffirming his commitment to Pan-Africanism and fighting for his country’s sovereignty.
In a recent statement, Traoré boldly declares that he is not afraid of dying, like past major revolutionary leaders like as Muammar Gaddafi and Thomas Sankara, who were both slain for challenging the Western rule.
Ibrahim Traoré’s campaign against Neocolonialism came to the forefront once he took office in September 2022.
Since then, he has positioned himself as a strong advocate for Burkina Faso’s independence from foreign influence.
His government has several military ties with France, but pulled out French troops and associated itself more closely with other African countries pursuing self-sufficiency.
“They keep telling me I will die like Gaddafi, Thomas Sankara, or any young leader that tried to make Africa better. I am not scared, and I won’t regret dying for my people.” – he said.
Traoré’s recent comments indicate that he is fully aware of the risks involved with his leadership style.
Like Gaddafi, who was overthrown and killed in 2011, and Sankara, who was assassinated in 1987, Traoré faces resistance from powerful foreign and domestic forces opposed to his policies.
Despite the threats, Traoré has gained massive support across West Africa and beyond.
Many Africans see him as a symbol of resistance against neo-colonial control.
His leadership has inspired movements in Mali, Niger, and other nations where people are demanding greater autonomy and control over their natural resources.
Social media has been flooded with messages of solidarity, with hashtags like #IStandWithTraore and #AfricanUnity trending as users express support for his vision of a self-reliant Africa.
“They keep telling me I will die like Gaddafi, Thomas Sankara or any young leader that tried to make Africa better. I am not scared and I won’t regret dying for my people” ~ Ibrahim Traore (President of Burkina Faso) pic.twitter.com/s7u2ns0w7V
— African Hub (@AfricanHub_) March 25, 2025
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