In a shocking turn of events that could reshape the future of Burkina Faso and the broader African continent, a mysterious phone call saved Captain Ibrahim Traoré from a deadly ambush on the night of November 8, 2023. The call, originating from an unknown number, delivered a chilling warning: “You have 17 minutes. Run.” This urgent message came just as Traoré and a group of young military officers gathered to discuss a coup against a government perceived as corrupt and ineffective.
As tensions simmered in the humid streets of Ouagadougou, Traoré found himself in an abandoned textile warehouse, surrounded by fellow officers eager for change. But unbeknownst to them, French and American intelligence operatives were conducting a covert operation, code-named “Eagle Hunt,” aimed at neutralizing any threats to their interests in West Africa. With 30 operatives poised to strike, the situation escalated rapidly.
When Traoré received the fateful call, he had just 17 minutes to escape what would soon become a violent confrontation. The atmosphere shifted from anticipation to chaos as gunfire erupted, and the officers realized they were surrounded. In a desperate bid for survival, Traoré led his comrades toward a back exit, but not all would make it out alive. As he crawled through a narrow vent, the sounds of gunfire and screams echoed behind him, marking the end of a pivotal moment in Burkina Faso’s history.
Emerging into the night, Traoré became a fugitive, forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of danger and deception. While the media reported a successful operation against “terrorists,” Traoré and his fallen comrades were branded as enemies of the state. Now, as he rises through the ranks under the protection of a powerful general, the legacy of that fateful night looms large over his journey. Who was the mysterious voice that saved him? What does the future hold for Burkina Faso? The answers remain shrouded in secrecy, but one thing is clear: Africa’s destiny is shifting, and Traoré is at the center of it all.