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Burkina Faso's Traoré Rejects Democracy for Long-Term Rule
Filed: Apr 04, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Captain Ibrahim Traoré states that democracy is detrimental, aiming for long-term military governance.
WHO: Captain Ibrahim Traoré
WHAT: Rejects democracy in favor of military rule
WHEN: Apr 04, 2026 at 4:16 AM ET
WHERE: Burkina Faso
WHY: Traoré claims 'democracy kills'
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