Ouagadougou: President Ibrahim Traor© urged the Burkinabe to decolonize their mentalities and return to their sources. “We must fight to change our mentality. This mental decolonization is the most difficult part, and that is why we want to constantly remind you that we must change our mentality and return to our sources,” declared Captain Ibrahim Traor©.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the President stressed that the fight against imperialism must be waged relentlessly and permanently, and that youth must internalize this mindset every day. He expressed concern that many Burkinabe still do not understand the issues, although all opportunities are offered to understand imperialism and its manifestations.

Ibrahim Traor© illustrated the manifestation of imperialism by the recent statements of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the withdrawal of French troops from certain African countries. President Traor© spoke on Monday during the traditional raising of the colours at the presidency.