Burkina Faso, its dire security challenges
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 390 Views |
The debate was sparked by some pictures, which went viral on social media of the President of Botswana, Duma Boko, seated next to his counterpart from Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore.
President Traore who spotted military regalia as well as armed with a pistol during the inauguration, raised many questions on security protocol during the event as well as the debate on whether military rule is better than democratically elected civilian governments.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...