Unchained: Ibrahim Traore’s Battle Against Foreign Control

Africa has always had a history of oppressing and exploiting the weak. Whether it was the Stone Age or today's modern society, the powerful have always plundered resources and enslaved the weak. The continent of Africa, once rich in mountains of gold, diamonds, oil, and clean water, has now become a picture of poverty, hunger, corruption, and backwardness. In this article, we will examine this historical and current struggle of Africa, especially the struggle of Ibrahim Traore, who is like a new light against the colonial system.

🌍 The beginning of exploitation in African history

Since the beginning of human history, the powerful have tried to subjugate the weak. Africa was rich in natural resources, but these resources were plundered by foreign powers by enslaving its inhabitants. European countries, especially France, Britain, Portugal, Belgium, and Italy, looked to Africa in the 1800s and planned to seize its valuable resources.

In 1884, a conference was held in Berlin, Germany, in which the lands of Africa were divided among the European powers. No representative from Africa was included in this conference, which makes it clear that Africa was treated like a slave with no will. As a result of this conference, about 90% of Africa was converted into colonies by European countries.

💎 Berlin Conference and the Partition of Africa

The Berlin Conference divided Africa like a piece of meat, without regard for culture, language or people. France occupied West and North Africa, while Britain took control of South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Belgium committed atrocities in the Congo, the effects of which are still felt today.

The partition resulted in the disintegration of African tribes, the destruction of their cultures and the dispossession of their lands. Farmers were driven from their lands and enslaved, and children were forced to carry guns in war instead of attending school.

🛑 Continuation of the colonial system and modern exploitation

Although Africa gained independence in the 1960s, this independence was only superficial. In particular, France forced 14 African countries to use its own currency, the "CFA franc", which was linked to the French central bank. This meant that these countries could not set their own economic policies and half of their foreign exchange was held in France.

In addition, France maintained military bases in Africa, which were a means of direct military control over these countries. Whenever a government went against France's will, there was a military coup or intervention. This system has been a major challenge to African sovereignty.

🔥 Ibrahim Traore: The leader who broke colonial chains

Ibrahim Traore, the young and courageous leader of Burkina Faso, has rebelled against this colonial system. In 2022, he overthrew the current government in a military coup and closed French military bases. He also announced the change of the country’s currency and, with military and technical support from Russia, claimed sovereignty over its natural resources.

Traore says that Africa’s resources should be for the African people, not for Western countries. He announced the closure of Western embassies and called on African countries to unite and fight against Western exploitation.

🌟 Africa's independence struggle and its leaders

In addition to Ibrahim Traore, other African leaders such as Muammar Gaddafi, Thomas Sankara, and Patrice Lumumba also spoke out against Western exploitation. Gaddafi demanded Africa's own currency and complete control over its resources, which led to his removal by Western powers in 2011. Sankara was similarly assassinated because he opposed French colonial policies.

All of these leaders believed that Africa must shape its own destiny and gain independence from Western powers.

📈 Economic autonomy and control of resources

The purchase and sale of Africa's natural resources, such as gold, uranium, oil, cobalt and rare earth minerals, gives local governments a small amount of money while the real profits go to Western companies. Ibrahim Traore took control of gold mining under his government and made billions of dollars in a few months.

He invited African businessmen to invest in his countries and promised full security guarantees so that the local economy could develop.

✊ A wave of rebellion among African youth

Traore has shown the light of rebellion to African youth and called for unity against Western powers. Under his leadership, the people of Burkina Faso supported him and many other African countries are also standing with him.

Traore's struggle has frightened Western powers, who are plotting propaganda and rebellion against him, but the spirit of the people is growing day by day.

💬 Conclusion: Hope for a new Africa

The story of Ibrahim Traore teaches us that courageous and courageous leaders can change the destiny of a nation. Western colonialism enslaved Africa for decades, but now a new era is beginning where Africans want to become the masters of their own resources.

This struggle will not be easy, but with patience and unity, Africa will one day achieve its freedom and sovereignty. As a Muslim and a human being, we should support this struggle and pray that this movement is successful.

What is your opinion? Do you think that Africa will really change its destiny under the leadership of Ibrahim Traore? Be sure to share your valuable opinions in the comment section below.

May Allah protect and help you.