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Burkina Faso's Traoré Faces Rising Doubts Amid Violence

6/29/2025

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Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president since 2022, has captured public support with his anti-Western stance and push for self-reliance. He expelled French troops and revamped gold-mining contracts to favor the government. Yet, as violence escalates, doubts loom over his capacity to sustain this backing amid deteriorating security and economic challenges.

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Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president since 2022, has captured public support with his anti-Western stance and push for self-reliance. He expelled French troops and revamped gold-mining contracts to favor the government. Yet, as violence escalates, doubts loom over his capacity to sustain this backing amid deteriorating security and economic challenges.