Burkina Faso is back in the global spotlight. At just 34, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has taken power through a military coup, drawing both admiration and criticism. Some hail him as the new Thomas Sankara, the legendary Marxist revolutionary who once transformed Burkina Faso. Others warn he may be another military strongman on the continent. <br /><br />🔍 In this video, we explore: <br />- The turbulent history of Burkina Faso and its struggle against French colonialism <br />- The long tradition of military coups in Africa <br />- Who was Thomas Sankara, and why does his socialist revolution still inspire millions? <br />- Is Ibrahim Traoré walking in Sankara’s footsteps, or charting a very different path? <br />are - How Burkina Faso’s relations with France and the West are changing? <br />- Why is Ibrahim Traore controversial but popular at the same time? <br />
