Rastafarians rally in Montego Bay to support Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traoré
May 1st, 2025 | Category: Special Reports | 4:08#JamaicaGleaner #HaileSelassie #Rastafari #Rasta #BurkinaFaso #IbrahimTraoré MAY 1, 2025: A group of Rastafarians on Wednesday gathered in downtown Montego Bay, St James, to publicly express solidarity with Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional president of Burkina Faso. Chanting messages of African unity and waving pan-African flags, the group paid homage to the young African leader, whom they described as a symbol of resistance against neo-colonialism and Western interference in African affairs. The peaceful demonstration drew curious onlookers and passersby as the Rastafarians shared their message of support.
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