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In a nationally televised address on Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré made a striking declaration: the people of Burkina Faso must abandon any hope of democratic governance. “People must forget about democracy,” he stated firmly. “Democracy is not for us.” From promised transition to indefinite rule Traoré, who seized power three […]
The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that democracy is not suited for the nation, urging citizens to abandon the concept entirely. In a nationally televised address, Captain Ibrahim Traoré made sweeping remarks about the inadequacy of democratic systems in Africa, particularly in the context of Burkina Faso’s ongoing challenges. Traoré, who seized power […]
military rule in Burkina Faso: junta leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with the nation The captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in Burkina Faso in September 2022, has made a bold statement: the people of Burkina Faso should “forget” democracy. In a televised address to the nation, he declared that Burkina Faso is “not a […]
Unprecedented violence engulfs Burkina Faso as all warring factions accused of atrocities The Burkina Faso military, alongside allied militias, and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group have collectively killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The military junta is accused of severe human rights violations, failing to hold perpetrators accountable across all […]
In the Fulfulde language, the term Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” Within the framework of the administration in Niger, this name identifies new territorial self-defense organizations. This volunteer corps was officially established by a government decree during the Council of Ministers on March 27, aiming to intensify the struggle against extremist groups […]