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Le Burkina Faso doit « oublier » la démocratie, déclare son dirigeant militaire Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, TASS via Reuters Article Information Author, Wedaeli Chibelushi Published 3 avril 2026 Temps de lecture: 5 min La démocratie « tue » et le peuple burkinabé doit « l’oublier », a […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as the nation’s path forward Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min In a televised address on Thursday, Burkina Faso’s military head Ibrahim Traoré declared that democracy was not the nation’s destiny, urging citizens to abandon its pursuit entirely. The 38-year-old leader, who seized power in a 2022 coup, […]
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 […]
In a stunning turn of events, the CAF has stripped Senegal of its African championship title, awarding it to Morocco following a successful appeal. This unprecedented move to overturn the results of a finished tournament raises critical questions about sports governance and the potential outcome of the legal challenge filed with the CAS on March […]
Sport The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently revoked Senegal’s African champion title, reassigning it to Morocco following an appeal. This decision raises significant questions: how can the outcome of an already completed competition be overturned, and what will be the implications of the appeal lodged with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) on […]
CAN 2025-2026 : qui est le vainqueur finalement ? Copié Copié À suivre aussi sur Radio Sports Direct, replays, podcasts et univers liés à l’actualité sportive. 🚨mise à jour 29 mars Flash Info : La CAF lance des réformes majeures après le litige Maroc-Sénégal Face à l’imbroglio juridique de la CAN 2025 actuellement examiné par le Tribunal Arbitral […]
A recent assault by armed militants on Friday resulted in the tragic deaths of sixteen civilians in the Banibangou department, an area in western Niger known for its proximity to Mali and the persistent presence of jihadist factions. This deadly incident in western Niger, specifically within the Banibangou department, marks a grim end to several […]
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the leader of Urgences Panafricanistes and power circles in Niamey, aimed at destabilizing several states within the sub-region. Exchanges with Grave […]