Traoré, the president of Burkina Faso, has sparked new discussion after stating that democratic governance is detrimental to the country’s advancement.

In a televised interview that was broadcast on state media on Thursday, Traoré maintained that his administration is concentrated on rebuilding the country via what he called a “revolutionary” path, arguing that democracy has failed to provide stability.

‘Democracy k!lls

Speaking during the interview, the president stated bluntly that Burkina Faso should “forget the issue of democracy,” adding that in his view, “democracy kills” and aount to !“slavery.”

He explained that his government is prioritising what he called “conquest” and “refoundation,” signalling a shift away from earlier commitments to democratic transition.

Traoré had earlier pledged to organise elections by 2024 after seizing power in a 2022 military coup, but recent developments suggest a change in direction.