Captain Ibrahim Traore and his administration are establishing a new model for development or a fresh social agreement, free from Western impact, aimed at speeding up Burkina Faso's social and economic progress. In one of his latest important addresses, Captain Traore mentioned that educating children and young people is the basis for Burkina Faso's "new revolution."
He noted that across the "length and breadth of Africa," millions of children rise each day facing hunger and difficult circumstances. These children are those without shoes or schoolbooks, but they still hold hope in their eyes. "They were born into poverty, yet they bear the burden of flawed systems and neglected promises," he added.
As stated by Captain Traore, Western leaders and their nations frequently portray Africa's children as impoverished and a burden, whereas the new AES leaders view Africa's children and youth as the continent's most valuable resources. "We will not wait for the West to save our children. We will provide their education ourselves." "We will ensure they are fed, dressed, and equipped with the means to help construct the new Africa," he envisioned.
What is our crime?
Captain Traore stated, “Every child holding a pencil is a bullet we take off the battlefield.” The forward-thinking leader added that creating a powerful nation isn't solely about having a strong army, but rather, it's about educating and enabling children to take control of their future. “If you want to witness Africa's rise, look into the eyes of children and offer them hope.”
In a previous speech a few weeks back, Captain Traore mentioned that the crime of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger is attempting to revitalize their healthcare systems, to provide equipment, and to restore hospitals. "Perhaps our crime is helping to transform our education systems, to construct schools up to standard, and to update our curriculum." Regarding agriculture, he noted, "Our crime could be supporting our farmers with more affordable fertilizers, plowing their land at no cost, so that we can attain food self-reliance." "Our crime might be working to develop good and strong roads so that our people can move easily," he emphasized.
Ranger 4x4s and Land Cruiser models
While Captain Traore and his AES team are utilizing their limited resources to drive economic growth through creative initiatives, leaders in some West African nations are instead focused on acquiring gold and purchasing the newest Toyota Land Cruisers, Lexus, and Range Rovers.
I recently viewed a brief documentary about the poor condition of certain primary school buildings in the northern region of Ghana. Students were observed lying on dirt floors while attending classes in some areas within the Central Gonja District of the Savanna Region. Several of the structures referred to as classrooms, along with desks and chairs, would more accurately be called play areas for animals.
Not only are the communities without school infrastructure, but they also lack access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities. After viewing the video, I reached a difficult, yet sincere realization that our politicians are self-centered and, at the very least, morally corrupt. As I reflected on the level of poverty and hardship in our rural areas, the image of Sammy Gyamfi giving several dollars to Nana Agrada, an occultist and self-proclaimed pastor, kept coming to mind.
The $800 or $1000 spent by Sammy Gyamfi on Nana Agrada could have purchased multiple tables, chairs, and educational resources for children studying under trees in the Yapei-Kusagu Constituency, a key area for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Moreover, many constituencies and communities across the northern region, where the NDC receives most of its support, are missing fundamental social facilities, even as thousands of dollars are being spent on luxury vehicles, homes, and costly international trips.
High fertility rates
Throughout history, Western nations have shown worry about Africa's high birth rate and fast population increase. I have often questioned why the West seems to fear Africa's population growth. Are these concerns real, or are they a calculated strategy to lower Africa's population for economic purposes? The idea is that a large population is seen as a threat, but so is an educated African population that starts to leverage its natural resources for economic development. If this happens, Western countries would lose access to the same African resources they currently exploit to support their own economic growth.
In general, Western companies that rely on raw materials from Africa might lose their competitive edge and become less productive. This could lead to social, political, and economic instability in Western nations due to potential high levels of unemployment among their workers. The reality is that while Western leaders are considering the needs of future generations, some of our leaders are self-centered, arrogant, and lack vision.
Nigeria and DR Congo
Two notable examples of nations with large populations and abundant resources are Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Due to their vast resources and increasing population growth, these two countries pose a direct challenge to certain Western nations, whose goal is to maintain division among these countries along political and ethnic lines, in order to continue exploiting their resources. This approach has characterized the relationship between Africa and Western industrialized countries during colonial rule and even after gaining independence.
As mentioned previously, Nigeria is Africa's most populated country and one of the most resource-rich. It is projected that Nigeria's population will reach 400 million by 2050. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) is also anticipated to reach $13 trillion by 2075. This economic expansion could position Africa's most populous nation among the world's top five economies. Should Nigerians enhance their ability to explore and harness their natural resources, it would pose a significant challenge to Western supremacy and control.
Furthermore, Nigeria's emergence as an economically competitive nation is expected to disrupt the entire global economic system. As Prof. PLO Lumumba, one of Africa's most passionate Pan-Africanists, stated, when Nigeria rises and establishes itself on the world stage, Africa will finally assert its proper position in global politics and economics. Regrettably, Africa's potential economic and political powerhouse has remained stagnant since independence in 1960, due to a series of poor leaderships.
Proxy wars
Certain political and economic experts have suggested that a central approach employed by Western nations to weaken Africa's political and economic stability has been the establishment and financial support of internal proxy conflicts, including groups like Boko Haram and the Tuareg rebels in the Sahel and Congo areas. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have experienced significant disruptions caused by insurgents over many years.
The instability in the Sahel has led to a series of temporary elected and military governments. At present, all three AES nations are governed by military figures, who have alleged that Western powers are providing support and training to the rebels. These three leaders have also claimed that Western nations have not kept their commitment to eradicate the insurgent activities in the Sahel, despite their long-term military presence. The inability of Western countries to bring peace and stability to the region is the main cause behind the military coups in these three countries.
Fewer hours dedicated to having children
The idea is that in unstable African countries, men are occupied with fighting internal conflicts, leaving them less time to spend with their wives and have children. Additionally, these proxy wars will hinder both men and women from engaging in large-scale agricultural activities to feed their families and generate income from surplus crops. Over time, this approach has led the Sahel region to experience food shortages and remain reliant on foreign food assistance.
Later, Sahelian nations experience hunger almost annually. Food shortages in certain African countries often appear as headlines in the dominant Western media, which focuses on publishing only negative news from Africa to support a Western image of the continent as helpless and reliant on Western aid. However, the reality is that without Africa's natural resources and human capital, some Western countries would fall into long-term poverty.
GMO solution
The reaction of the West to Africa's deteriorating food crisis involves the implementation of Genetically Modified Food (GMO) and "Terminator" seed technology. The GMO approach to Africa's long-standing food shortage has placed Africa's food security under the control of Western nations. Over time, and not too far in the future, Africa may end up with no seeds that can be replanted following harvests. With minimal opposition from African governments and parliaments, the Terminator seeds would need to be bought from Western seed technology companies. Western countries would then have the power to decide how many Africans receive food and how many go to bed hungry.
This approach from the West is a clear example of the Malthusian population theory. Rev. Thomas Robert Malthus formulated the theory and applied it to support population control measures, particularly in areas where the population grows more rapidly than available resources, especially food. Malthus contended that although population tends to grow exponentially, food production only increases linearly, which can result in problems such as starvation and illness if not managed. This is precisely what is occurring in the Sahel region, driven by certain Western nations.
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