In the volatile landscape of the Sahel, where coups and insurgencies are sadly common, the remarkable resilience of Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has sparked widespread discussion. While conventional security measures are undoubtedly in place, a prevailing narrative, particularly within African social media and informal circles, suggests that Traoré benefits from “strange forces” or supernatural protection, adding a mystical layer to his survival amidst numerous threats.