HISTORY IN THE MAKING
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pope francis decries resource exploitation in africa! STAND UP!
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING
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Pope Francis has condemned what he called 'economic colonialism' in Africa on a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is on a four-day trip to Africa.
AL JAZEERA ENGLISH
With a tender sigh Pope Francis looked into Traore's eyes "Tell me why do you speak so strongly against the West?" Traore hesitated for a second choosing his words carefully "Your holiness," he began "I don't speak against the West, I speak for my people, I speak for Africa. The Pope nodded gesturing for him to continue "I grew up in a land rich in gold, yet our children eat from empty plates. He said "I carry both a burden and a blessing."
BRIGHT TOBIAS
What happens when the Vatican writes to a young revolutionary soldier in Africa? This is the untold story of a letter from Pope Francis to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the bold leader of Burkina Faso — a message of redemption, sacrifice, and a call to save Africa from centuries of exploitation and division. From the heart of Rome to the heart of the Sahel, this documentary reveals the spiritual, political, and Pan-African meaning behind a letter that may be Africa’s last hope.
AFRICAN BLACK SEED
In an unexpected twist during a recent diplomatic encounter, Captain Ibrahim Traore, the Leader of Burkina Faso, left many observers in awe by using his usual fist bump greeting instead of a handshake with Pope Francis's special envoy, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The West sparked conversations about Traore's unique style and approach to leadership, and how such hand greetings are perceived in the realm of international diplomacy; Cardinal Pietro Parolin smiled.
IZIZI AFRICA
General Langley, called an 'Uncle Tom" is concerned about how Burkina Faso is managing its own resources. Is Burkina Faso's gold America's property? No! Is it Langley's personal piggy bank? No, it belongs to the Burkanabi people and they have every right to use it as they see fit, even if Burkina Faso were using its gold to protect Captain Traore. Is it not their sovereign right to prioritize the security of their leader? The West's obsession with Burkina Faso's gold isn't new.
BLACK CULTURE DIAR
We investigate the explosive claims made by U.S. General Michael Langley against Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Accused of hoarding national resources, Traoré has responded boldly, rejecting what many Africans believe to be a Western agenda to destabilize independent African nations. This story has sparked widespread outrage across the continent, with political analysts and citizens drawing chilling comparisons to the Libya-Gaddafi scenario. In a continent rich in gold, oil, and minerals—but plagued by poverty—many are now asking: who really benefits from Africa’s resources? Captain Traoré's defiance is quickly becoming a Pan-African symbol of resistance against neo-colonialism and foreign manipulation.
THE AFRICAN NEWS CHANNEL
In the face of political instability and external accusations, the people of Burkina Faso have united in powerful demonstrations of solidarity, standing firmly behind Captain Ibrahim Traoré after a failed coup attempt. Across the continent and the diaspora, Africans are rising to defend a new wave of leadership rooted in African pride, sovereignty, and justice. Powerful voices like Julius Malema, Prof. PLO Lumumba, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, and Joshua Maponga have spoken out passionately, calling for unity and vigilance in support of Traoré and the Burkinabè people. This comes shortly after a U.S. General made unfounded claims about Traoré using gold reserves for self-protection — a move that has sparked outrage across Africa.
MAKE AFRIKA GREAT
Tensions rise between the USA and Burkina Faso as Captain Ibrahim Traoré becomes the focus of diplomatic and political pressure. What does this mean for Africa’s independence?
ONE WORLD NEWS
I believe there are categories of people. There's a certain category of people when they criticize you, you completely ignore them because they represent absolutely nothing, and if you're responding to them, you are actually giving them leverage. You end up giving them more value than they actually had. There's another category of people who think they are smart. When they criticize you don't stay quiet. If you have arguments, you have strong views and strong principle you should bombard them with a great response.
JACKMWEKASSA
Burkina Faso is signaling that they’ve had enough of exploitative aid packages and the strings that come with them. They’re ready for new partnerships, new rules, and a new kind of power dynamic. And for many, BRICS offers just that. But is this transition as smooth as it seems? And how is France—the former colonial heavyweight in West Africa—reacting as the balance begins to shift? Burkina Faso’s move to consider BRICS membership represents a departure from decades of Western alignment.
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The U.S. State Department recently updated its travel advisory for Burkina Faso, placing the country under a Level 4: Do Not Travel warning — the highest level of caution issued by the U.S. government. According to the official statement, the threat of insurgency, crime, and kidnapping remains high throughout the country, especially in the Sahel and Eastern regions. The warning emphasizes that attacks could happen without warning, targeting locations such as hotels, restaurants, police stations, military posts, customs offices, mining sites, schools, and places of worship. As the African Diaspora saying goes, "I am because we are, and we are because I am."
BLACK CULTURE DIARY
African leaders to do what we can to protect Ibrahim Traore know that not all African leaders support the way he has taken over power, but it is clear to me and it is clear to those who want to get rid of him, and those protesting and those who support him that he is very effective as a leader, and I am supporting Ibrahim Traore.
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