BLACK AMERICANS SAY HANDS OFF CAPTAIN IBRAHIM!!
In a powerful display of solidarity, Black Americans and members of the African diaspora have voiced unwavering support for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso. Traoré, who has emerged as a symbol of African sovereignty and resistance against Western imperialism, faces mounting pressure from the United States, particularly through General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Langley has been accused of pushing a narrative that paints Traoré as a destabilizing force in Africa—a claim Black Americans and global supporters vehemently reject. Posts circulating on X highlight this sentiment, with many calling for the U.S. to keep its “hands off Captain Ibrahim” and warning of the consequences of any attempt to harm or detain him.
On April 30, 2025, Black communities worldwide demonstrated their allegiance to Traoré, joining protests and online campaigns to defend the Burkinabé leader. From Ghana to the United States, solidarity actions underscored a growing movement that sees Traoré as a continuation of the legacy of African liberators like Kwame Nkrumah, Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, and Muammar Gaddafi. These figures, often targeted by Western powers for their defiance, are invoked in the rallying cry: “The African Revolution is here!” Protesters in Ghana, for instance, connected the U.S.’s actions against Traoré to its historical interventions in Libya, where Gaddafi’s overthrow led to chaos and resource plundering.
Black Americans, in particular, have disowned General Langley, a Black U.S. military figure accused of serving as a mouthpiece for American imperialist ambitions in Africa. Langley’s allegations against Traoré, including threats of arrest or military action, have been met with fierce resistance. Traoré himself responded defiantly, declaring, “Our gold, not yours! Africa is no longer under Western control.” His words resonate deeply with Black Americans who see parallels between Africa’s struggle for self-determination and their own fight against systemic oppression in the U.S.
The rejection of the U.S. narrative isn’t just rhetorical. Black activists, bloggers, and podcasters have taken to platforms like X, TikTok, Youtube, and 2RAW4TV.TV to amplify Traoré’s message, urging Africans and the diaspora to protect him from Western propaganda. One Western blogger, quoted in a widely shared post, praised Traoré’s leadership and called for his safety, emphasizing that the mainstream media’s portrayal of him as a threat is a deliberate distortion. This groundswell of support reflects a broader awakening—a refusal to accept the recycled tactics of destabilization that have historically targeted African leaders who prioritize their people over foreign interests.
The message from Black Americans is clear: America underestimates the global backlash that would follow any move against Traoré. “We either agree to fight for our country or we remain slaves forever,” Traoré stated, a sentiment echoed by those who see his leadership as a firewall against neocolonialism. Black people are warning that any attempt to harm or detain him would ignite a firestorm of resistance, not just in Burkina Faso but across the diaspora. The stakes are high, and the solidarity is unshakable.
As the U.S. continues its posturing, Black Americans and their allies are standing firm, declaring “Hands off Captain Ibrahim!” They are not just defending a man but a vision of African liberation that refuses to bow to external pressures. This movement, rooted in history and fueled by present-day conviction, is a reminder that the fight for sovereignty is far from over.
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