President Ibrahim Traore recently gave a compelling interview on Russian TV that left many people talking. In this breakdown, we’re diving into 5 surprising revelations from the interview and exploring why they could change the game. He didn’t hold back, calling out France’s troubling past while outlining a bold vision for Africa’s future. What’s interesting is that he accused Western powers of brainwashing Africa—why would he take such a strong stance? Plus, why did he pick Russia as the platform to share this message? Let’s also consider what all this means for Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel region.
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