What would happen if African nations severed ties with the West? Would they be left isolated? Western powers often assume that countries like Burkina Faso can’t survive without their support.
However, nations such as Cuba and Venezuela have backed Burkina Faso’s decision to turn away from Western influence, seeing it as a positive step—similar to the paths taken by countries like Iran and Russia.
This shift hasn’t pleased the West. President Ibrahim Traoré, who is leading these pivotal changes, has faced opposition from Western nations, which historically have reacted strongly to leaders who don’t align with their interests. So, the question remains: will history repeat itself?
Let’s take a closer look. Imagine a country at the heart of Africa rewriting its own story, forging new partnerships, and standing up to global powers. Under Traoré’s leadership, Burkina Faso is building new ties with Russia and South American nations, navigating an evolving geopolitical landscape. But what led to this dramatic shift?
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, has long been shaped by the legacy of colonialism, particularly by France. Now, with Traoré at the helm, the country is re-evaluating these historical connections.
After assuming power in September 2022, Traoré made a bold move: on February 8, 2024, he ordered the removal of French military forces from the country. This act marked a significant break from neocolonial influences and signaled a push for true national sovereignty.
This decision wasn’t just symbolic—it was strategic. By removing foreign troops, Burkina Faso aimed to reclaim its autonomy and reduce foreign interference.
The move resonated across the continent and positioned Traoré as a key figure in Africa’s modern push for genuine independence. Countries with similar colonial pasts saw in this move a powerful example of resistance and renewal.
Burkina Faso officially announced the termination of a military agreement that had allowed French forces to operate within its territory against insurgent groups. Extremists linked to ISIS and al-Qaeda have destabilized large parts of the Sahel, displacing millions. On national television, the government declared the 2018 agreement void as of January 18, giving France a month to withdraw its troops. The following day, French President Emmanuel Macron sought clarification from Traoré. In response, Burkina Faso’s spokesperson, Remtalba Jean-Emmanuel Wadiogo, asserted that the government’s stance was already crystal clear.
France’s expulsion triggered global reactions. Across Africa, the move was seen as part of a growing trend toward autonomy and self-governance. While Traoré’s decision earned praise for its boldness, some warned of the risks involved. Nevertheless, this moment marked a turning point in Burkina Faso’s foreign policy—favoring alliances with nations that share its vision for sovereignty and economic self-reliance.
Across Africa, nations continue to wrestle with how to assert real independence while managing the lingering effects of colonial ties. Traoré’s choice to remove French forces is part of a broader movement in which African leaders are opting for partnerships based on mutual respect rather than subordination. This shift is viewed as crucial for achieving lasting peace and prosperity on the continent.
By cutting ties with France, Burkina Faso is not only reasserting its sovereignty but also sending a strong message to other African nations: progress doesn’t have to come through dependence on former colonial powers. Under President Ibrahim Traoré, the country is actively pursuing partnerships rooted in mutual respect and shared objectives, breaking away from exploitative relationships of the past.
Cubans are racists … Watch your back
Get help!🎉
Best blk leader of our generation
Get out quick.
WE cannot do it the same way as the divideSHIT and the other countries who put a price on MOTHEREARTHQUAKE Are you noticing the weather ALL over the world THIS IS IT 😔 MOTHER EARTHQUAKE IS TIRED SHES GOING TO TAKE OUT THE WORLD AND THEN New Beginnings For The Children Of The World I AM SPEAKING THE TRUTH ☺️
Dear Africa, please unite and encourage the AFCFTA to grow at a faster pace. Without a viable market for goods and services we will not succeed. Allow therefore free movement of Africans on the Continent for the sake of intra trade.
Chère Afrique, unissons-nous et encourageons la ZLECA à se développer plus rapidement. Sans un marché viable pour les biens et services, nous ne réussirons pas. Autorisons donc la libre circulation des Africains sur le continent pour le bien du commerce intra-africain.
Nice one Venezuela 🇻🇪
Thank you Cuba 🇨🇺 we appreciate your support for our Hero Ibrahim Traore 🪸
Misleading headline
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Great moves!
I’m African root, American fruit!!!!!!🍎 fruit 🍉!!!!!! President Traore, is my President, he is the absolute best!!!!❤ 4:47
Keep up your intellectual western "journalistic" narrative presented as good geopolitical advice but sorry,the "signs of the times" have changed, I am sure you are aware. Don't keep wasting your time repeating your age-old notes from your "psychological playbook" there's a change in the "sign of the times". Don't you realize that? Well,if you still haven't or,intentionally refuse to acknowledge then,be my guest @ nature's reality showdown "….😢thanks
I’m African root, American fruit!!!!!!🍎 fruit 🍉!!!!!! President Traore, is my President, he is the absolute best!!!!❤ 4:47 do not trust the West Trump is a snake. Keep your grass cut low. You can see those snakes coming. 7:55
THANK YOU, CUBA AND VENEZUELA, FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP .
The so called Colonial powers are robbers and axes of evil 😈 how I wish all African leaders can boycott them
Lol..are they the American prisoners..from ICE..Why is Venezuela there. They have deals with Trump. The American Citizens are being taken there. Be careful man.
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The most important factor is that he has support of the Burkinabes. Once your country men are with you, you have all the strength to withstand external forces.
Africa has been a door mat and taken advantage of for far too long!
Meaning we are not safe with each
Le Vénézuela doit pouvoir vendre ses carburants dans le sahel et en Afrique
Ses carburants sont moins chers que les carburants vendus par les sociétés occidentales. Le Vénézuela a aussi beaucoup de gaz à vendre à l,Afrique.
AFRICANS MUST UNITE NOW ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Africa doesn't need the west. In fact, it's the other way round. It's the west that needs Africa, they can't survive without Africa, they are what they are today because of Africa.
It isn't western peoples who are against Burkina Faso, Cuba, or Venezuela. It is only western governernments/regimes that are indignant at not being venerated by all the world. Everyday Americans, for example, would love for people in all those places to flourish. Of course, not everyone is born with the nature to think for oneself; hence, some are permanently hypnotized by their government/media propaganda.
HILARIOUS! RESPECT BURKINA FASO YEA VENEZUELA! YEA CUBA.. HEY RUBIO>>> your COUZINS just flipped U off… what SAY U!?
Was würde, ist verkehrt !
Afrika hat der EU bereits die Tür zu gemacht.
Es gibt nichts mehr !!!!!
The western world is a bully and thieres and Eporket 😊😮😮
Remek hír, hajrá Burkina Fasó!❤❤❤
Thanks to Venezuela 🇻🇪 and Cuba Thanks you very much from south africa
Great news 👏🏾 👍🏼 ❤🎉
AFRICA WILL DO BUSINESS WITH CUBA,VENEZUELA,MEXICO,TIRED OF BEGGING COLONIALISTS TOME FOR BROWN AND BLACK UNITY
The west your services are no longer needed. Thieves
Respect from India.
Semua kulit hitam Afrika harus bersatu.tinggalkan barat Eropa yang sudah membuat kalian menderita selama berabad abad.bangkit dan lawan.semoga Ibrahim Traore senantiasa dalam lindungan Allah 🤲
Its sad that other African countries aren't even sending their armies. As the saying goes "not all skin folks are kin folks". The Ancestors have your back Captain Traore! Godspeed 🙏
You’re replacing western military powers with the most garbage of alliances you can have with the worst militaries you can have Venezuela and Cuba are both a joke when it comes to military power
Traore is on the right path, he needs to completely breakaway from Western and European influence and exploitation. Closer ties with South America, China and other like-minded African countries is the right path to start. Africa has been exploited for far too long by the US and Europe. Why on earth would an abused freed slave wish to return to an abusive relationship and become shackled to it's former abusers who manipulated and exploited them for over a century. The West, NATO and Europe will only try to use FEAR to pursue their own selfish goals and interests. African lives mean absolutely zero to them. Africa needs to wake up. Only the cowardly and weak will cower and return to slavery on their knees. The strong, resillient and wise will fight for total autonomy, self-reliance and self-dependence with no one to answer to but their own true citizens, not to Western puppets and agents.
Burkina faso es mas profesional en lo militar y policial que Venezuela
MISLEADING AND MISINFORMING, BROTHER HOW MUCH THE RUSSIANS PAY YOU? BECAREFUL THEY ARE THE SAME AS THE WESTERN
Yes I know that booking a person is jamali an African a hole Abraham fairway is on the right path to success and to create autonomy and goodness and righteousness and consciousness for the whole continent and black people around the world so what you know this is the way to go to the AES is the way to go with Abraham Trailways the leader is the way to go and will continue on trust me the whole world will see the rise of Africa Africa was once rise long time ago and stay strong in the eyes of mankind but you grouchy and hate and wickedness and everything constitute not fall but to under let me rise of a rise of a rise higher high on strong and powerful more than ever and will continue to do so then get into the ways of building your own nuclear weapon building your own but I'm going home things to use on others not to use on your people well if I'm sure we're leaving the way be great and it's good rise of a garage
Macron ya esta desahuciado?
Saludos
Good move
😂😂😂😂 en serio Venezuela y Cuba😂😂😂 que no ven en la miseria que viven estos países . Ese presidente de Burkina es otro dictador el apoyo que recibe es de otros dictadores😂😂😂 Rusia China Cuba Venezuela son países con dictaduras así que pronto saquearan a Burkina y la convertirán en otro país con recursos y con miseria😂😂😂 .
Fuera napoleon
Excelente!. Occidente tiene secuestrado,saqueados y empobrecidos a los pueblos.
Big shout out from Venezuela to mother Land Africa ❤
FRANCE AND THE WESTERN IMPERIALIST HISTORY HAS UNDERMINED IT'S FUTURE WITH ALL NON-WHITE PEOPLES THE WORLD OVER.
Cuba ,Venezuela, Korea,Russia, China & the list grows.