From Coup to Control: Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democratic governance
Burkina Faso military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré has signaled a decisive shift away from democratic governance, telling journalists that citizens should “forget about democracy” as his administration focuses on national security challenges. Traoré, who seized power in a September 2022 coup, had initially pledged to restore civilian rule through elections scheduled for 2024. However, he…