People across the globe have staged protests in solidarity with Ibrahim Traoré following reports of a coup attempt.

Many have lauded him for resisting the influence of France and the U.S., particularly in light of allegations that he was concealing gold.

These demonstrations reflect widespread backing for his advocacy of African independence, with protests emerging in countries like Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, the UK, the USA, and beyond.

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What if the HERO you trusted to save MILLIONS was never really here to save you?

For years, BILL GATES has stood as the shining face of global aid in Africa. With billions spent on fighting AIDS and boosting healthcare, many believed his mission was pure hope for a continent that deserved better. But deep inside rural clinics and dusty villages, another TRUTH has started to echo.

Some African leaders, doctors, and activists are now asking bold QUESTIONS. How did so much foreign AID leave local health systems weaker, not stronger? How did billions in drugs and vaccines fail to build lasting independence for African nations?

According to a revealing report by The Guardian (2020), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has more power in shaping global health than many governments themselves. Yet their influence often bypasses local voices, leaving African communities dependent on donors for survival. Instead of empowering homegrown health solutions, it creates a CYCLE OF DEPENDENCY that keeps African health tied to outside interests.

When a single billionaire can control what diseases get attention, what medicines get funded, and which countries get aid, is this really CHARITY — or CONTROL?

Behind closed doors, some claim it’s about more than healthcare. Some say it’s about population management, quiet economic control, and keeping Africa’s fate in foreign hands while appearing generous to the cameras.

Yet hope is not lost. Brave African health workers, young researchers, and community leaders are rising to take back their story. They believe AFRICA must lead its own health revolution, build its own solutions, and stop looking up to billionaires for rescue.

It is up to us to ASK QUESTIONS that matter. Who profits when a continent stays sick? Who loses when Africa becomes self-reliant? And are we bold enough to dig for the answers no one wants us to know?

If you believe Africa deserves to write its own story, to heal its people with its own hands and minds — then your voice matters now more than ever.

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Key Achievements Under Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré:

1. Declared local languages as official, replacing French.

2. Boosted national GDP from $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

3. Cleared all domestic debts owed by the country.

4. Rejected financial aid and loans from the IMF and World Bank.

5. Prohibited French military operations and expelled French troops from Burkinabe soil.

6. Shut down French media outlets operating within the country.

7. Renamed streets previously bearing names of French colonial figures.

8. Slashed ministerial and parliamentary salaries by 30%.

9. Raised civil servants' salaries by 50%.

10. Distributed over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 714 motorcycles, and various tools to support farmers.

11. Supplied improved seeds and agricultural inputs to boost farm productivity.

12. Increased rice production from 280,000 metric tonnes (2022) to 326,000 metric tonnes (2024).

13. Grew tomato output from 315,000 metric tonnes (2022) to 360,000 metric tonnes (2024).

14. Constructed a second national cotton processing plant—previously, only one existed.

15. Launched the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local growers.

16. Established Burkina Faso’s first two tomato processing factories.

17. Opened a cutting-edge gold mine in 2023 and ended the export of unrefined gold to Europe.

18. Abolished the use of colonial-style British wigs and gowns in courts, replacing them with traditional Burkinabe dress.

19. Prioritized cultural identity by phasing out colonial influences and embracing local customs and attire.

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Prince Harry has paid tribute to Ghanaian World War II veteran WO1 Joseph Ashitey Hammond with a special video message celebrating his 100th birthday. Calling him “a hero of Ghana,” the Duke of Sussex expressed his gratitude for Hammond’s military service and lifelong dedication to veterans and his country. He also presented Hammond with a commemorative Invictus Medal Coin in recognition of his continued service.

WO1 Hammond served in the British Army’s Gold Coast Regiment during World War II, taking part in campaigns in East Africa and Burma. His contribution highlights Ghana’s vital yet often underrepresented role in the Allied war effort. Even decades after the war, Hammond remained committed to service, raising funds for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The veteran and Prince Harry first met in London in 2019, forging a connection that has deepened over time. In appreciation of the birthday message, Hammond sent Harry a copy of his memoir. Celebrating his centenary, Hammond not only marks a personal achievement but also stands as a symbol of the courage and legacy of Ghanaian soldiers who helped shape global history.

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