‘I’ll Take You Down Without a Second Thought’ – Burkina Faso’s Traoré Warns Challengers
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has dismissed speculation of divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains the country’s sole leader. According to a Vanguard report published on July 22, 2026, Traoré made the remarks while addressing community leaders in Ouahigouya, declaring, “There can’t be two captains on one ship.” He warned that…