AES Joint Force Ready: Ibrahim Traoré on Africa’s New Security Future |Part 4

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:53:02 +0200

Captain Ibrahim Traore shares a deep look into the future of the Alliance of Sahel States and the path toward true African sovereignty. Discover how Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are reshaping regional security and development through a unique revolutionary lens. 🌍

In this fourth installment of our exclusive five-part series, President Ibrahim Traore evaluates the current health of the AES, emphasizing that the alliance belongs to the people rather than just the political elite. He addresses the progress of the joint military force, the importance of endogenous development projects, and the complexities of military procurement in a global climate of conflict. 🇧🇫

The President also speaks candidly about diplomatic tensions with neighboring states like Benin and Ivory Coast. He explains why military-to-military cooperation often remains strong at the borders even when political leadership faces friction. This interview provides a rare look at the strategic thinking behind the Sahel move away from traditional imperialist structures and toward a self-reliant future. 🛡

Key topics include the establishment of the AES investment bank, the training of joint battalions to fight terrorism, and the intrinsic revolutionary spirit of the Burkinabe people. Join the conversation as we explore what it takes to reclaim land, secure populations, and build a united front in West Africa. ✊🏾

Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Part Four
1:45 Assessing the Health of the AES
3:55 Endogenous Development and the Investment Bank
5:40 Building the Joint Military Force
8:15 Managing Diplomatic Frictions with Neighbors
10:30 Military Cooperation and Border Intelligence
12:20 The Future of the Burkinabe Revolution
13:45 Closing Remarks and Discussion Questions

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