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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a controversial decision three weeks ago, revoking Senegal’s hosting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This followed chaotic scenes late in the final match in Rabat on January 18, which ultimately led to Morocco being awarded the tournament. Naturally, Senegal’s national team, the Lions of […]
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, adorned with newly minted captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace acquired through means other than electoral victory—elections he himself abolished. This convenient arrangement bypasses the need to deceive voters, allowing for direct misdirection to journalists instead. From the opulent Koulouba palace, Captain Traoré recently held court for two hours […]
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré presents a striking figure: newly promoted, he presides over a presidential palace he did not secure through electoral means, having conveniently abolished such processes. This approach simplifies governance, eliminating the need to mislead voters and allowing for direct misrepresentations to journalists instead. From the opulent Koulouba palace, Captain Traoré recently […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader calls for abandoning democracy in favor of revolutionary governance During a nationally televised interview, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, declared that democracy has “killed” the nation and must be forgotten. The 38-year-old self-proclaimed revolutionary leader argued that the system is incompatible with the country’s needs and that Burkinabé should […]
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 […]