Since seizing power in late September 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso’s military junta, has shown no intention of relinquishing control in the near future. Initially, he presented himself as a temporary leader, yet today’s reality tells a different story. Under his rule, repression has intensified while he claims to uphold the legacy of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary icon, Thomas Sankara.

In late March, the Progressive Popular Revolution Charter (PPRC) was unanimously approved by members of the Transitional Legislative Assembly (TLA), replacing the 2024 Transition Charter. The new charter now serves as the guiding framework for the country’s path forward.

Human rights organization Amnesty International has urgently called on Burkina Faso’s military authorities to reverse their decision to dissolve over a hundred associations, including several human rights groups, without delay.

We will explore these developments under the Palaver Tree with a panel of distinguished guests. Our discussion will also assess the progress of the Alliance of Sahel States, established in September 2023.

• Teehl Loé Konaté, project coordinator and analyst specializing in Pan-African dynamics and international relations. He also serves as interim secretary-general of Kamita, a civil society organization focused on cultural reflection, history, and Pan-African foresight.
• Paul Amegakpo, president of the Tamberma Institute for Governance (TIG).
• Mayra Djibrine, president of the Sahel Democrats Alliance.

To listen to the full discussion, click on the image at the center.