Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has sparked debate after saying citizens need to “forget about democracy.”
Speaking during a televised interview on state television, Traoré said democracy was not suitable for the country, declaring that “democracy isn’t for us.”
He went further by describing democracy in harsh terms, saying “democracy kills” and “democracy is slavery.”
The remarks come just three months after his government dissolved all political parties, a move that already raised concerns about the country’s political future.
Traoré also pointed to Libya as an example, arguing that attempts by outsiders to impose democracy had only resulted in bloodshed and instability.
His comments are likely to intensify regional and international debate over governance, military rule, and the future of democracy in West Africa.
