Burkina Faso: Attempts at destabilization, when France fans the flames of chaos to satisfy its criminal desires

Since President Ibrahim Traoré came to power in Burkina Faso, France has continued to devise plans aimed at destabilizing the country and installing a puppet regime. According to reliable sources, France is allegedly seeking ways to fuel tensions and stir up conflict by multiplying actions that weaken the ongoing transition process.

The French intelligence agency, DGSE, is said to be holding numerous meetings in some African countries, particularly in northern Chad, to refine these destabilization plans. One source claims that certain terrorist leaders have participated in some of these meetings, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

This collaboration with terrorist groups is not new, and it is believed to include the provision of sophisticated equipment and the manipulation of vulnerable minds through financial incentives. The ultimate goal appears to be to derail the transition process and create instability, plunging the country into despair and potentially destroying the dream of sovereignty that has inspired the Burkinabe people.

President Ibrahim TraorĂ©’s popularity is built on his charisma and bold vision for Burkina Faso and Africa as a whole. With a focus on sovereignty and the revival of African self-determination, he represents hope for a youth long marginalized by foreign powers with deep economic and political interests in the region. France, unsettled by this growing influence, seems to be struggling to accept a shift in power that is slipping beyond its historical control in the region.

In light of these developments, it is crucial for the Burkinabe people to remain vigilant and united. Civil society, particularly the youth, must resist attempts at manipulation and stay alert to the strategies that threaten the country’s sovereignty. By organizing collectively, the population can counter these foreign interferences and strengthen the transformative project currently underway during the transition.

History shows that Africa has often been the playground for geopolitical interests of foreign powers, but today, Burkina Faso and its African allies must demonstrate that their sovereignty is not for sale. Beyond Burkina Faso, this fight for autonomy against neocolonial maneuvers is a call for a continental awakening.

As attempts at destabilization persist, Burkina Faso must continue its path toward true independence, resisting external forces and reinforcing its internal unity.

Sadia Nyaoré