Following in the footsteps of Captain Sankara, President Traoré commits to making Burkina a land of hope

Ouagadougou: The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, paid a vibrant tribute on Sunday to his revolutionary predecessor, Captain Thomas Sankara, who came to power on August 4, 1983. He promised to inspire with his action to make Burkina Faso a land of hope for all.Burkina Faso Information AgencyRead the full message from President Ibrahim Traoré??????'This day, August 4, 2024, our country remembers the struggle undertaken by the Burkinabè people, under the leadership of Captain Thomas SANKARA, to free themselves from the yoke of imperialism and assert itself as a proud nation resolutely focused on development. endogenous.The changes in the name of the country, from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, the national anthem and the flag, which took place on August 4, 1984, reflect the aspiration of a people determined to take control of their destiny for happiness and prosperity. prosperity of the popular masses and for a country of progress.By paying tribute to this Hero of our Nation, whose memory insp ires our steps and catalyzes our actions, I reaffirm my firm determination and my complete commitment with the people, to free our country from the forces of evil and their supporters, to make this country a land of hope for all Burkinabè.Source: Burkina Information Agency