Thousands gathered in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, to support
transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré following critical remarks from U.S.
Africa Command’s General Michaël Langley. Langley accused Traoré of
exploiting the nation’s mining resources for the junta’s benefit rather than for the
people. Protesters, including artist Ocibi Joan, condemned the comments as lies
and defended the country’s right to manage its own resources. Demonstrators
vowed to protect Traoré, drawing comparisons to past assassinations like that of
Captain Thomas Sankara. The rally followed the announcement of a thwarted coup
plot and was attended by officials, including Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel
Ouédraogo, who called for national sovereignty and liberation across the Sahel.
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