Burkina Faso’s Traoré Questions Democracy as Junta Tightens Grip on Power

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has openly criticized democratic governance, urging citizens to reconsider its relevance as his administration deepens its hold on power. In a recent address, Traoré argued that democracy has failed African nations, particularly in protecting…