Ibrahim Traore, the head of Burkina Faso’s military junta, last week sought to stamp out speculation of a power struggle at the highest levels of government, warning that he intended to remain the west African country’s only leader.The prolonged absence of two influential junta figures has fueled ru

Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.

"If anyone screws up, I'll take you down without a second thought. There are no strongmen around me," he threatened.