Will the United States arrest Traoré?

Will the United States arrest Traoré? Ibrahim Traoré has the world in suspense.

Ibrahim Traoré, a campaigner for African rights, has made headlines around the world, not only because of the coup, but also because of the pressure the US exerted to arrest him. Ibrahim Traoré is seen as a threat by some rulers. It's not the people who are threatened; it's the rulers who want to continue exercising their power and thus secure their income. Four-star General Michael E. Langley was asked to provide an assessment of the security situation in Africa before the US Senate. In his statement, he specifically attacked Ibrahim Traoré, claiming that Traoré was using his country's gold for "personal protection" instead of protecting the citizens. He added that decisive international action against him was necessary: ​​"We recommend concrete measures, financial sanctions, international cooperation, and, if necessary, Traoré's imprisonment to protect regional and international interests." And here it becomes quite clear, and he also stated it clearly, to protect "regional and international interests." This means nothing other than that Langley wants to restore the old order that allowed the French to buy gold from Burkina Faso for US$300 and then resell it as French gold at several times the price. That was just one example. Burkina Faso has significant natural resources. There is gold, as already mentioned, the most important mineral; about 80% of export earnings come from it. The country was the third-largest gold producer in Africa in 2021. Large gold deposits are found in several regions, including Essakane, Poura, Dori/Yalogo, and Tambao. Then there's manganese: significant deposits, especially in the northeast near Tambao, with one of the world's largest manganese deposits. Zinc: deposits primarily in the Pacue and Koudougou regions. Copper is also mined. Also present, but less dominant than gold and manganese. Then there are phosphates. Large deposits, especially in the southeast, with reserves of around 250 million tons. Limestone and other minerals such as bauxite, lead, iron, and tin (cassiterite) are also present. These mineral resources are central to Burkina Faso's economy and offer potential for economic growth despite the existing challenges. With this knowledge, it is clear what Langley and the US are up to. Langley's accusations against Traoré are untenable. Traoré has implemented a comprehensive strategy in Burkina Faso to regain control of the country's gold and increase its added value. He has nationalized two gold mines and stopped the export of unrefined gold to Europe in order to strengthen sovereignty over raw materials. In November 2023, under his leadership, the country's first national gold refinery was built, allowing gold to be refined locally, thus multiplying the value of exports. This refinery can process approximately 400 kg of gold per day and is expected to produce around 140 tons of gold annually, significantly increasing the state's income. In addition, in February 2024, Traoré suspended the export of gold from informal small-scale mining to combat smuggling and tax evasion and to regulate the sector. His plans aim to make Burkina Faso more economically independent, increase local added value, and significantly increase revenues from the gold sector. Overall, this policy is expected to generate several hundred million additional dollars annually for the country and create new jobs. In short, Ibrahim Traoré has nationalized gold in Burkina Faso, brought processing into the country, and stopped illegal gold exports in order to gain sovereign control of the resources and strengthen the country's economy. Therefore, Ibrahim Traoré is primarily a threat to Western states and their interests in Africa, especially France. He sharply criticizes Western alliances and describes African leaders under Western influence as "house slaves." Traoré calls for the termination of military agreements with Western powers to strengthen Africa's independence and sees the presence of Western troops and security companies as a form of neo-colonial control. Traoré is also relevant to neighboring Mali and Niger, as he and the military governments of these states oppose Western sanctions and interventions and form a joint military alliance against external attacks. Burkina Faso has suffered for years from escalating violence by jihadist groups, especially in the north and east of the country. These groups, including affiliates of al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, control large parts of the country and regularly carry out attacks on civilians, government institutions, schools, and churches. In 2024, over 2,500 civilians were killed in the first half of the year alone, and more than two million people have been internally displaced. The Traoré government is fighting these groups, including recruiting civilians as militias to support the army, which often leads to uncontrolled violence and human rights violations. The security situation is extremely tense, and the military is fragmented and poorly equipped. Jihadist groups are increasingly moving closer to urban centers—they control an estimated 40 percent of the country—and isolating key cities, further exacerbating the situation. The situation threatens to descend into civil war, as violence, political instability, and institutional weaknesses deeply divide the country. Burkina Faso is also geopolitically contested, with Russian and French military presence, further complicating the situation. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic, with millions of people suffering from hunger and in need of aid. Conclusion: Burkina Faso is facing a serious jihadist threat that is destabilizing the country, forcing millions to flee, and posing enormous challenges to the government, while the risk of civil war grows. In a situation like the one in Burkina Faso, it is easy to further destabilize the country. Burkina Faso's military government declared that it had foiled a "large-scale plot" to overthrow the army chief, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The military claimed the plan was being carried out from neighboring Ivory Coast. The Minister of Security said the coup attempt was led by current and former soldiers who collaborated with "terrorist leaders." He added that their goal was to attack the presidential palace last week. It is reasonable to assume that the United States and France supported this operation. The plan was aimed at causing widespread chaos and placing the country under the supervision of an international organization. This is one of several allegations that there are plans to overthrow the military leader. In a speech, Uhuru Kenyatta called on young leaders to see themselves as the ultimate guardians of Africa's future. This is necessary because the African continent must finally become independent. Until now, Africa has only been able to function with the goodwill of the US and Europe. Traoré has shown all Africans that there is another way. The path has been taken, the direction is right, now it must be completed. "As the world turns inward, the places where one can seek refuge are disappearing. They are the freedom fighters of this generation." It should not be forgotten that the assassination of presidents is widespread in Africa. Since 1960, several presidents and heads of government have been assassinated in Africa. - Patrice Lumumba (Congo, 1961): First Prime Minister of independent Congo, he was handed over to the separatists in Katanga after a coup and capture by Mobutu's troops, where he was tortured and executed with the participation of Belgian officers. - Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso, 1987): The revolutionary president was assassinated in a coup led by his former comrade Blaise Compaoré. The murder was long covered up until a trial began in 2021, in which Compaoré and other participants were convicted. Other African heads of state assassinated since 1960 include Abebe Aragai (Ethiopia, 1960), Louis Rwagasore (Burundi, 1961), and Sylvanus Olympio (Togo, 1963). These cases demonstrate that political assassinations of African presidents since independence have often been linked to coups, internal conflicts, and often foreign interference. In summary, Lumumba and Sankara are the most well-known assassinated presidents in Africa since 1960, and their deaths continue to have great political and historical significance. Ibrahim Traoré recently said, in reference to the foiled coup attempt against him, that they would keep trying, and they would find one of "us" (i.e., a Black person) who would carry it out for blood money, and then they would say it was one of us. And that is also the danger. The youth of Africa must rise up; they must show this world that the old days are over, that a new era has dawned, one that will bring long-awaited freedom to all nations, peoples, and all people. Get up, stand up, fight for your rights! https://globalpublishers.co.tz/serikali-ya-burkina-faso-yazima-njama-ya-mapinduzi-dhidi-ya-kapteni-traore/ @http://opr.news/3a4d774250425sw_ke?link=1&client=mini