The head of Burkina Faso's military junta, Ibrahim Traore, issued a strong warning last week against any potential challengers, stating that he intends to remain the West African country's sole leader.
The declaration was made in an effort to stamp out growing speculation regarding a power struggle at the highest levels of the government. Traore underscored his absolute authority by warning challengers that he would take them down without a second thought.
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