By Abdullahi Inuwa
In a surprising international declaration, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full military support to Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, should any foreign powers attempt to invade the West African nation.
The statement, reportedly delivered through diplomatic channels and broadcast on state media, signals an unusual alliance between Pyongyang and Ouagadougou amid rising tensions in the Sahel region. Kim described Traoré as a “courageous symbol of anti-imperialism” and vowed that North Korea would not remain silent if Burkina Faso faces external aggression.
“We stand ready to provide every necessary military support—logistics, training, and more—if any foreign nation dares to violate the sovereignty of Burkina Faso,” Kim declared.
This bold commitment comes as Burkina Faso strengthens its posture against perceived neocolonial interests and deepens ties with countries outside traditional Western alliances. Analysts say the pledge could further complicate geopolitics in the region, especially as Traoré continues to push back against Western influence and align more closely with global anti-Western blocs.
Burkina Faso’s government has not yet officially responded to Kim’s offer, but the promise is already sparking global debate on the expanding reach of North Korea’s foreign policy and the shifting dynamics of African alliances.
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