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Burkina Faso: Four Years of Traore, What's Changed? Kwabena Ofori Osei 6 Views • 11 hours ago

My Burkina Faso, Four Years After Traoré
We look Burkina Faso four years into Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s rule, with a conversation with Dr. Lamourdia Thombiano a soil scientist and writer from eastern Burkina Faso. He's also a member of one of Burkina Faso's royal families.
He give us his account of security in the country, sovereignty, indigenous values, and the political mood in the country, with a strong focus on how many Burkinabe people see the changes firsthand.
Dr. Thombiano argues that the country has more hope, cohesion, and national purpose than it did before Traoré took power, especially outside the cities. He also explains why, in his opinion, many citizens view the current period less through the lens of elections and individual rights, and more through development, social unity, and cultural grounding.

* Dr. Thombiano says Burkina Faso feels more vibrant and politically engaged than it did four or five years ago.
* He links today’s patriotism to the legacy of Thomas Sankara, saying Traoré’s appeal partly comes from continuing Sankara’s unfinished project.
* Security remains a major challenge, but he frames it as part of a broader package that includes peace, social cohesion, development, and public confidence.
*He says the army’s morale has improved because soldiers are better equipped and supported by civilians who share information, food, and water.
* He argues that many Burkinabe people would prefer development spending on health, agriculture, and education over the costs of elections.
*He describes a shift toward indigenous governance, including traditional leaders handling disputes that are then recognized by the Ministry of Justice.
*He says Burkina Faso is moving toward a model where democracy is not only about elections, but about good governance and communal responsibility.
*He highlights concrete agricultural changes, including subsidized fertilizer, government ploughing support, and new crops such as coffee, cacao, plantain, banana plantain, and wheat.
*He says the youth are being trained through “immersion patriotique,” with 65,000 young people reportedly trained this year in values like solidarity, hospitality, fairness, and service.
*On freedoms and repression, he argues that in Burkinabe culture the collective takes priority over the individual, so public speech is judged by whether it helps or harms the community.

Chapters
00:00 — Dr. Thombiano introduces himself and Burkina Faso’s new political reference points

00:56 — Traoré’s rise, his sovereignty message, and the promise to restore security

01:26 — Why many Burkinabe people feel renewed enthusiasm and national momentum

03:50 — Sankara’s influence and Traoré’s revolutionary legacy

04:20 — Security as part of a wider package of peace, cohesion, and development

05:19 — Why Sahel insecurity is viewed as a regional and global problem

06:20 — Improved army morale and stronger public support

07:18 — Dissolving political parties and delaying elections

07:47 — Indigenous values and traditional dispute resolution

09:16 — Democracy through a Burkinabe lens

10:41 — Why many people reportedly prefer development spending over election costs

11:09 — Mobile hospitals, rural healthcare, and agricultural support

12:07 — How Burkina Faso’s agricultural possibilities are changing

13:34 — Innovation, agricultural dynamism, and optimism

14:04 — Why optimism is stronger in rural areas

16:06 — Traoré’s hero status among young people

18:04 — French influence, Russian cooperation, and international alliances

19:59 — Burkina Faso as a country of hope and sovereignty

20:30 — “Immersion patriotique” and training a new generation

21:56 — Personal freedoms, collective responsibility, and cultural perspectives

Notable quotes
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“It’s a country of hope.”
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“The individual is at the service of the community, not the other way round.”
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“People realize the amount of money which is being used to organize elections, they can use it for health, for agriculture, for education.”

For those of you interested in Dr Thiombiano's books:
His writer's name is Prince Lamourd Thiobiany
His website: www.worldrootsacademy.com

1.African Leadership - 25 Principles for Excellent African Leadership
2. Glory to God - The Principles of Animism
3. Let's Be Ourselves - Glory to God. The Practises of Animism
4. Before the Fires I was Black. A Blueprint for a Brighter Future.

She First Visited Ghana 54 years ago—and Found a Connection America Couldn’t Give Her Kwabena Ofori Osei 9 Views • 12 hours ago

What does returning to Ghana mean when the journey is about identity, belonging, and reconnecting with your African roots?

Her first visit to Ghana in 1972 began a connection that now spans 54 years. In this Webnation Africa conversation, an African American elder shares how that experience shaped her understanding of home, African heritage, and the work of helping others reconnect with the continent.

Born in New York and raised by her grandparents in North Carolina, she reflects on the family traditions that influenced her journey—from generations of midwives to a grandmother who supported women and children in her community. She explains how her encounters in Ghana deepened that connection and inspired her ongoing work through Sankofa journeys and healing circles.

We explore what African Americans considering moving to Ghana should understand beyond the excitement of relocation: learning the culture, building relationships with Ghanaians, preparing for challenges, and becoming part of a community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Her first visit to Ghana in 1972 and the experience that sparked her journey
• African American identity and reconnecting with African heritage
• Why relocating to Ghana requires more than money
• The importance of language, cultural understanding, and local relationships
• Her perspectives on African spirituality, ancestry, and traditional practices
• Black women’s roles in family, community, and collective healing
• Education, critical thinking, and cultural identity
• Sankofa journeys and her work supporting diaspora reconnection
• Why she encourages people to experience Ghana without romanticizing it

Chapters:
00:00 Preview: Identity, Heritage & Liberation
01:36 Introducing Our Guest
03:06 Growing Up in America & Her Family Roots
05:02 Midwives, Home Births & Family Traditions
08:49 Why Some Diasporans Struggle to Settle in Ghana
10:33 Education & Understanding African Culture
12:37 Travel with Webnation: Ghana Homecoming
14:11 Language, Education & Critical Thinking
15:28 The Sankofa Journey & Reconnecting with Heritage
17:26 Black Women, Healing & Liberation
18:39 Feeling Called to Africa
21:19 “Who Are We?” Identity & Knowledge of Self
22:44 How Her First Visit to Ghana Changed Her
24:48 Her Beliefs About Ancestors & Rebirth
26:16 Her Perspectives on Spirituality & Healing
27:57 Reconnecting with Ancestral Knowledge
29:52 Slavery, Historical Pain & Diaspora Reconnection
33:39 Religion & Traditional African Spirituality
35:15 Experiencing Ghana Beyond Tourism
36:28 Community, Kindness & Belonging in Ghana
38:51 Preparing for Repatriation: Mindset & Support
41:12 Moving Beyond Diaspora Bubbles
43:20 Cultural Identity & Ghanaian Traditions
46:34 What She Remembers About Ghana
48:21 Her Final Message to the Diaspora

This is a personal conversation about what it means to know where you come from—and how that knowledge can shape where you go next. The guest shares her experiences, beliefs, and interpretations; these should not be taken as medical advice or independently verified historical claims.

💬 What does “home” mean to you: where you were born, where you belong, or where you reconnect with your roots? Share your thoughts below.

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