Burkina Faso President Fires Back at US General's Accusations

Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore Responds to US General's Accusations Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – In a recent interview, Burkina Faso's President, Captain Ibrahim Traore, strongly refuted accusations made by US General Stephen J. Langley of AFRICOM. The accusations, which have not been fully specified, appear to center on the alleged misuse of Burkina Faso's gold reserves and the use of US-supplied weapons. "It's really shameful to see an adult, a general officer of a great army, lie," Traore stated in the interview. He further emphasized that Burkina Faso did not possess significant gold reserves before his government's actions and that the country's use of its resources is solely for self-defense. The interview clip highlights the tense relationship between Burkina Faso and the US, particularly concerning military aid and sovereignty. Traore's emotional response underscores the sensitivity of these issues. The situation calls for further investigation and clarification from both sides to fully understand the context of the accusations and Traore's response.