A chilling warning has emerged from West Africa. Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has issued a fiery address predicting a “black winter” of bloodshed and chaos across the region. He accused imperial powers of stoking conflict, exploiting divisions, and preparing the ground for war and plunder. Traore urged Africans to wake up, unite, and resist manipulation before it is too late. His speech mixed stark metaphors with blunt accusations, targeting elites, media figures, and rival leaders. Is West Africa heading toward a decisive turning point?