KEEP UP THE ENERGY FOR TRAORÉ!

The fight for African sovereignty, with its most recognisable advocate, Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré, has moved up a gear - and we mustn’t let the momentum slow.

That’s the message of US-based content creator @lexlos3r (IG), who was impressed by how diaspora communities the world over rallied in reaction to remarks by the Pentagon's top commander in Africa, Michael Langley - who had suggested Traoré was corrupt, alleging that he used state gold reserves to shore up his private security.

Langley’s words struck an especially ominous note coming ahead of another thwarted coup in Burkina Faso. Many suspect the Pentagon is preparing an intervention and is trying to tarnish the revolutionary leader’s reputation to make such meddling more palatable.

While the overwhelming global show of support for Traoré is welcome, we must remain vigilant and keep the tempo up to forestall any nefarious plans by former colonisers and modern imperialists. Each of us, in our own way, is a crucial part of this fight, and we should not let our guard down.

Video credit: @lexlos3r (IG)

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