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At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, sporting newly acquired captain’s stripes, occupies a presidential palace he secured not through democratic elections — which he has since dismantled. This convenient arrangement means the need to deceive voters is gone, replaced by direct falsehoods delivered to journalists. From the opulent Koulouba palace, Traoré convened six journalists for a two-hour session, presenting a polished narrative of progress. He boasted of the army’s success in reclaiming territory, a thriving industrial sector, burgeoning gold reserves, expanding infrastructure, and unprecedented freedom for Burkinabè citizens. One might almost…

At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré holds new captain’s insignia and occupies a presidential palace, not through electoral victory, but by dissolving democratic processes. This move conveniently eliminates the need to mislead an electorate, allowing for direct misrepresentation to gathered journalists. From the Koulouba palace, he addressed a panel of six journalists, presenting an optimistic two-hour monologue. The captain painted a picture of military success, claiming territory reclamation, burgeoning industrial growth, accumulating gold reserves, expanding infrastructure, and unprecedented freedom for the Burkinabè people. The scene felt almost orchestrated, lacking only a…