Portrait of Ibrahim Traoré, president of Burkina Faso, with a confident smile

Ibrahim Traoré: The Flame of Resistance from Burkina Faso

13/09/2025 Gerakan Mandiri No Comment 7 Views

Editorial Introduction

GerakanMandiri.com believes that true change is born from the ground up. It is not a gift from the elites, but the courage of ordinary people to resist foreign domination. The story of Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso affirms this truth. He proves that independence does not come by itself—it is forged through determination, initiative, and the bravery to go against the current.

From Village to Global Stage

Ibrahim Traoré grew up in a small village. He was not the son of nobles or elites. From an early age, he lived amid hardship and saw firsthand how his people struggled with poverty. This shaped his decision to join the military.

On the battlefield, Traoré witnessed a bitter reality: it was always the people who suffered, while Burkina Faso’s natural wealth flowed abroad. That experience fueled his conviction—his nation must dare to stand on its own feet.

A Coup That Shook, A People United

In 2022, Traoré took a bold step. He led a coup against a government that failed to protect its people and bowed too deeply to foreign interests. The move shook the nation but also united the people.

In his speeches, Traoré firmly rejected foreign dictates. He demanded full control over natural resources and declared that Africa’s future could only be determined by Africans themselves. To his people, he became more than just a president—he became a symbol of resistance.

The Flame of Resistance Spreads

Since then, Burkina Faso has faced international sanctions, economic pressure, and even military threats. Yet the people have not wavered. On the streets of Ouagadougou, they wave national flags and chant their support.

Instead of dying out, the flame of resistance has spread. Support for Traoré continues to grow, and the voice of defiance from Burkina Faso is now resonating across Africa—and even the world. In this way, he turned a national crisis into a moment of awakening.

Lessons for Indonesia

Why is Traoré’s story relevant for Indonesia? Because we face similar dilemmas. Indonesia is rich in resources, but we remain dependent on exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. This dependency leaves us vulnerable.

We must learn from Burkina Faso’s spirit:

The courage to reject dependency.
The courage to put people’s interests above foreign ones.
The courage to believe that our nation can stand on the world stage.

In other words, Indonesia’s future also depends on its people’s willingness to abandon false comfort and choose the path of independence.

A Light from Africa

Ibrahim Traoré is not without flaws. He faces criticism, challenges, and enormous risks. Yet the fire he sparked carries a universal lesson: any nation that seeks true freedom must be willing to chart its own course.

From Ouagadougou to Jakarta, the message is the same. A strong nation is built by people who dare to act—not by those who sit waiting for favors.

And this is the spirit we continue to uphold at GerakanMandiri.com: Indonesia’s future will not be dictated by elites from above, but by the courage of the people below who boldly say: we can.

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