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Ibrahim Traoré’s Burkina Faso: Nationalist Gains, Reactionary Retreats, and the Struggle for People’s Power

Burkina Faso’s latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has launched a series of bold economic reforms aimed at reclaiming national sovereignty. But alongside nationalist victories, his government has pursued deeply reactionary policies—most notably criminalizing homosexuality—and remains wedded to military rule. As Third Way long admired Thomas Sankara’s radical vision for the country, many ask: can … Continue reading →