Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi

Sovereignty vs. Democracy: The Traoré Debate

Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih

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Across Africa and the diaspora, Ibrahim Traoré is being celebrated as a symbol of resistance against Western dominance. But beyond the symbolism, what is actually happening inside Burkina Faso? Has security improved? Is the economy stabilizing? And what does his break with ECOWAS mean for the region’s future? This episode moves past the hype to explore whether this moment represents genuine self-determination — or a risky detour away from democratic accountability.

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