Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democracy, extends military rule

Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.

In a recent address, Traoré criticized democracy as harmful to African nations, arguing it has failed to protect civilians amid ongoing violence. His remarks come as his government continues to consolidate power following the 2022 coup that brought him to leadership.

Since then, the junta has…