Burkina Faso’s leader accuses fellow African heads of state of plotting against his government

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – In a shocking revelation, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has publicly named 35 African presidents who he claims are actively working to have him assassinated or forcibly removed from power. The bold accusation, made during a national address, has sent ripples across the continent, raising concerns about political instability and foreign interference in the Sahel region.

Traoré’s Explosive Allegations

Speaking to a crowd of supporters in the capital, Ouagadougou, Traoré declared that his government has uncovered a coordinated plot involving several African leaders who oppose his anti-imperialist stance and his close ties with Russia.

“There are forces, both within and outside Africa, that want to see Burkina Faso return to the chains of neo-colonialism,” Traoré said. “But I will not step down, and I will not be silenced. The people of Burkina Faso have chosen their path, and no amount of intimidation will change that.”

The List of 35 Presidents

While Traoré did not provide explicit evidence to support his claims, he suggested that intelligence reports and intercepted communications confirmed the involvement of the following African leaders:

1. Alassane Ouattara (Côte d’Ivoire)
2. Nana Akufo-Addo (Ghana)
3. Emmanuel Macron (France, accused of influencing Francophone African leaders)
4. Macky Sall (Senegal)
5. Mohamed Bazoum (Niger, before coup)
6. Patrice Talon (Benin)
7. Faure Gnassingbé (Togo)
8. Paul Biya (Cameroon, before resignation)
9. Ali Bongo Ondimba (Gabon, before coup)
10. Denis Sassou Nguesso (Congo-Brazzaville)
11. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (Equatorial Guinea)
12. Adama Barrow (The Gambia)
13. Umaro Sissoco Embaló (Guinea-Bissau)
14. Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone)
15. George Weah (Liberia, before election loss)
16. Alpha Condé (Guinea, before coup)
17. Mamady Doumbouya (Guinea, current junta leader)
18. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (Mauritania)
19. Mahamat Déby (Chad)
20. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh (Djibouti)
21. Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia)
22. William Ruto (Kenya)
23. Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania)
24. Yoweri Museveni (Uganda)
25. Paul Kagame (Rwanda)
26. Évariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi)
27. Félix Tshisekedi (DR Congo)
28. João Lourenço (Angola)
29. Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa)
30. Hage Geingob (Namibia, before death)
31. Mokgweetsi Masisi (Botswana)
32. Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi)
33. Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe)
34. Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar)
35. Azali Assoumani (Comoros)

Regional Reactions

The allegations have sparked mixed reactions across Africa. Some leaders have dismissed Traoré’s claims as baseless, while others have remained silent. Analysts suggest that the accusations may further strain relations between Burkina Faso and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has been critical of military-led governments in the region.

Meanwhile, supporters of Traoré have rallied behind him, viewing his statements as a defiant stand against foreign interference. “Africa must be free from Western puppets,” said one protester in Ouagadougou. “Traoré is fighting for our sovereignty.”

What’s Next?

With tensions escalating, observers fear that Burkina Faso could face increased isolation or even covert operations to destabilize Traoré’s government. The junta leader has vowed to strengthen ties with Russia and other allies while tightening security measures to thwart alleged assassination attempts.

As the situation develops, one thing is clear: the political battle lines in Africa are being redrawn, and Traoré is positioning himself as a key figure in the continent’s ongoing struggle for true independence.

Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.

— Reporting by Pan African News Network