No Need for Democracy: Is Ibrahim Traoré Advocating for Coups d'État?
Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Burkina Faso
Politics

Ibrahim Traoré, at 38 years old, claims that democracy is not suitable for Burkina Faso, a country marked by 9 successful coups and 37 failed attempts since 1960. He argues that the army should abandon its barracks role to govern, leading to a culture of coups. According to him, the Burkinabè remain allergic to democracy, having experienced little political stability since independence.
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