Burkina Faso: Following in Sankara’s footsteps, President Ibrahim Traoré reaffirms his determination to bring about the triumph of the Burkinabe Revolution
On August 4, 2025, on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Democratic and Popular Revolution (DPR), the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, issued a strong call for patriotic mobilization, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to continue the struggle initiated by Captain Thomas Sankara. In a statement filled with symbolism and determination, he honored the legacy of the revolutionary leader, describing the DPR as “a rejection of fatalism and a reaffirmation of the people’s will to build a proud, free, and sovereign Nation.”
For President Ibrahim Traoré, this ideal remains more relevant than ever. In his view, the Popular Progressive Revolution (PPR), which he embodies today, follows the same path as that launched in 1983. It carries the same ambitions: to restore the dignity of the Burkinabe people, ensure true sovereignty, and build endogenous, resilient, and inclusive development. He called on every Burkinabe to embody the revolutionary spirit through concrete actions.
In a still-challenging security context, marked by terrorist threats and foreign interference, the President sees the PPR as a historical response, rooted in endogenous values and driven by popular will. He emphasized the need to break away from externally imposed development models and imperialism, asserting that only a path based on local realities can ensure true emancipation.
Through this statement, President Ibrahim Traoré clearly expresses his ambition to bring to life the revolutionary ideals once carried by Sankara, adapting them to the contemporary challenges of Burkina Faso.
