Burkina Faso: Does Captain Ibrahim Traoré subject his peers to introspection?
On the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Captain Ibrahim Traoré is participating in the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit in Saint Petersburg. The speech of the President of the Burkinabe revolution has been a pivotal moment during the second day of the summit, as it raises pertinent questions for the African continent.
President of the Burkinabe revolution, without mincing words, drew his peers’ attention to a thought-provoking question: «With so much wealth on its soil, abundant nature, water, and abundant sunlight, why is Africa today the poorest continent? » Captain Traoré questioned.
His words pave the way for a resolute Africa. Through this thought-provoking question, he calls on his peers to show solidarity and curb colonial imperialism.
As a visionary leader, he has awakened his predecessors who have often yielded to the mercy of Western powers. Africa possesses all the assets needed for development; it lacks only the solidarity among its leaders.
With his patriotic spirit, the President of the Burkinabe revolution Captain Ibrahim Traoré highlighted once again the commitment of the Burkinabe people.
«The Burkinabe people have decided to fight, to fight against the terrorist threat and revive their development. In this struggle, brave communities have taken up arms against terrorism, whom we affectionately call the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP),» he asserted.
Yaya Salif
