Traore's Populism vs. Freedom of Speech in Burkina Faso

Posted: 2025-05-12 13:14:33 UTC

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Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso's ruler, faces criticism for suppressing dissent despite his populist image and some positive reforms.

Rising intimidation of journalists and activists

Unresolved security and governance issues

Over two million people displaced by jihadist insurgency

Increase in online abuse and censorship

Intimidation of critics

Jihadist insurgency

Displacement of over two million people

Online abuse and censorship