How does a military leader maintain popularity despite rising violence? This analysis explores Ibrahim Traore’s populist playbook in Burkina Faso, examining how the junta uses a narrative construction to secure legitimacy in the absence of elections.
Russia has been actively shaping local politics in the Sahel through its propaganda network, utilizing large state-owned conglomerates, African outlets, and grassroots movements.
In Burkina Faso, the military seized power in the cities of Ouagadougou, Kaya, and Ouahigouya. While the phrases “military coup” and “public jubilation” may seem an odd pairing to western ears, in the capital city of Ouagadougou, hundreds took to the streets in celebration.
