Burkina Faso: Beneath the veneer of news lies the venom of imperialist media destabilisation
As Burkina Faso, driven by the sovereignist momentum of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, wages an existential war for its dignity, the propaganda machines of imperialism are not disarming. The recent article of RFI on the attack in the Centre-Nord region is not journalism; it is psychological ammunition, calibrated to instill the poison of doubt and undermine the morale of the nation.
Once again, the “oracles of doom,” lurking in their Parisian newsrooms, sharpen their pens like bayonets in an attempt to break the country’s unity.
From the very first lines, bad faith oozes through. By describing the actions of the valiant soldiers and VDP (Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland) as a “derisory triumph,” the French media outlet steps out of its role as informant to assume that of a contemptuous judge, finger raised from on high.
This choice of words is not accidental: it aims to turn progress into failure and discredit the commitment of those who shed their blood for the fatherland.
The peak of ignominy is reached when RFI writes: “A somewhat derisory triumph that will quickly turn into a rout […] In another video, this time posted by the jihadists of JNIM, one of the incendiary soldiers can be identified riddled with bullets.” Here, the deceit is total, almost palpable.
The journalist seems to revel in the spilled blood, setting up an altar to barbarism. He grants revolting legitimacy to images produced by terrorists, as if they were war trophies.
By staging the death of the nation’s heroes with such complacency, RFI effectively becomes the media showcase for the killers. This is no longer journalism; it is a scalp dance.
One senses an unhealthy pleasure, the perfidious relief of those who, no longer having a “place” in national decision-making bodies, gloat whenever terrorism strikes the sovereign forces.
This is the discomfort of a fallen empire that cannot bear to see its former protégés fighting alone and standing tall.
This destabilization strategy seeks to deepen divisions of mistrust. By insisting on “equipment confiscation” and “rout,” this media outlet attempts to construct a narrative of failure in order to prepare minds for a return of foreign influence under the guise of “aid.” It is the old arsonist‑firefighter technique.
But these methods have outlived their usefulness. The Burkina Faso of today, proud and standing behind Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has learned to decode these neocolonial smoke signals.
We are no longer fooled by this lying journalism that serves as cover for fallen geopolitical interests.
Sovereignty is not negotiable, and the combat communication of the Burkinabe people will always answer the propaganda of those who still dream of seeing Faso on its knees.
The pens of its imperialist propaganda media may scratch, but they will not break the rock of national determination for sovereignty.
Maurice K. ZONGO
