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At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, recently elevated to his rank, presides over a presidential palace acquired outside of electoral processes, given his abolition of democratic institutions. This convenient arrangement means the need for voter deception […]
In a striking statement broadcast on national television, Burkina Faso’s transitional military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, asserting it is “not for us.” The remarks, made […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader since 2022, has declared that the nation must abandon democracy, calling it an unsuitable system for the country. In a nationally televised address on Thursday evening, he argued […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader declares democracy ‘irrelevant’ for the nation Photo credit: TASS via Reuters Article Information Reading time: 5 minutes The people of Burkina Faso must abandon democracy as a political model, declared Captain […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader declares democracy incompatible with national progress Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, has declared that the nation must “forget democracy” in a televised address, asserting that the system is fundamentally […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as path forward Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min The people of Burkina Faso must “forget about democracy,” declared the country’s military leader during a televised address. Captain […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré declares democracy incompatible with Burkina Faso’s future Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min In a televised interview aired Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivered a blunt message […]
Unchecked atrocities in Burkina Faso: war crimes and crimes against humanity Click to expand Image Since 2023, the Burkina Faso armed forces—alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group—have been responsible for the deaths of […]
In the Hausa language, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” Under Niger’s administrative framework, this term now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations. These civilian volunteer units were officially sanctioned through a […]
Élimination de l’Italie pour la Coupe du monde 2026 : “Il est difficile d’imaginer un résultat positif quand rien ne bouge en Italie depuis des années”, estime un spécialiste du football italien Absente des deux dernières […]
Sports news CAN 2025 controversy: why did CAF strip Senegal of its African title? The African Football Confederation (CAF) reversed its decision, revoking Senegal’s 2025 African Cup of Nations title and awarding it to Morocco […]
CAF 2025: why Senegal lost its african championship title The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of its African Nations Cup title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal. This unprecedented decision raises […]