on september 30, 2022 , shots are heard near the presidential palace here in ouagadougou. by evening, on a state television channel , a group of military men announces their rise to power. thirty-four-year-old captain ibrahim trau was proclaimed the new leader of the country. the president is accused of failing to ensure security in the country and effectively confront the islamists; this was the eighth military coup in burkina faso since its acquisition independence from the french. military equipment still stands along the fence of the residence. anyone who has a rendezvous with the president is greeted by the guards with a wave of their sword. mister mourning, good afternoon, we thank you for this meeting. from the very moment we saw your speech at the russia-africa forum, we were expecting this meeting, and we are very glad that it took place today. thank you for coming here. in burkina fasso and i hope your visit goes well, also thank you for coming to see what's going on here in country three months after our meeting in russia, captain mourning’s speech at the russia