Burkina Faso: Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s call for dignity and total sovereignty

In a recent address to the Burkinabe people, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Faso, made a passionate call for dignity, loyalty, and patriotism. His message, filled with determination, reaffirmed his vision for a sovereign and strong Burkina Faso, resolutely moving towards total independence and collective flourishing.

“For our country, let us remain dignified, loyal, and patriotic,” he stated, emphasizing the need for unwavering unity in the face of current challenges. This path, described as a “triumphant march towards total sovereignty and the horizon of happiness,” is, according to him, irreversible, requiring every citizen’s unwavering commitment to this national quest. The homeland, now placed above all considerations, calls for mobilization and support from everyone to achieve the set ideals.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré concluded his speech with powerful words, reiterating the famous motto of the country of upright men: “The homeland or death, we will overcome.” This symbolic phrase, rich in history, embodies the Burkinabe people’s determination to persevere against all odds for freedom and common well-being. It also resonates with the fundamental values of courage and solidarity upon which the new governance dynamic is built.

Through this call, the President of Faso urges the Burkinabe people to rally behind the efforts of the Transition, intensifying their patriotism to secure and develop Burkina Faso. This phrase inspires the entire nation to view this march as a collective duty and a journey towards the rebirth of a determined and independent Burkina Faso, ready to face the upcoming challenges with dignity.

Sadia Nyaoré