Ibrahim Traoré calls on Africa to reject "murderous" Western democracy

Ibrahim Traoré calls on Africa to reject "murderous" Western democracy
OUAGADOUGOU — In a recent landmark interview, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, transitional president of Burkina Faso, sharply criticized the Western model of democracy, calling on African peoples to "forget" about it. In the leader's view, the concept of democracy as imposed from the outside not only fails to promote development, but serves as an instrument of enslavement.
Key points of the address:
Democracy is a "lie": Traoré stressed that the claim linking democracy to development is false. He noted that all currently developed countries went through a revolutionary phase before arriving at their present form of government.
Lessons of Libya: As a cautionary example, the president cited Libya, stating that before democracy was imposed, the country lived in peace and prosperity, whereas now it is mired in poverty and bloodshed. "Everywhere in the world where they want to establish democracy, it happens in blood," Traoré declared.
Instrument of imperialism: The leader of Burkina Faso called democracy a "stick" used against Africans. He described the current world system as a form of "slavery," where democracy is established at the cost of human lives.
The path of revolution: Instead of imposed models, Traoré calls on youth to embrace a "revolutionary spirit." He emphasized that Burkina Faso is building its own governance model based on sovereignty and "endogenous development," and does not seek to resemble anyone else.
The president concluded that the only way for Africa to overcome its backwardness is a profound revolution in behavior, industry, and thought — not following the "futilities" broadcast through Western institutions and social media.

Ibrahim Traoré calls on Africa to reject "murderous" Western democracy