A Journalist Uncovers Ibrahim Traoré’s Dark 10 Months!

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In a shocking revelation that could reshape the political landscape of Burkina Faso, investigative journalist Michel Ouedraogo has uncovered a chilling 10-month gap in the military records of President Ibrahim Traoré, a period officially dismissed as medical leave. This missing chapter, spanning from March 2019 to January 2020, has raised more questions than answers, revealing a clandestine operation that may have prepared the ground for Traoré’s eventual rise to power.

Ouedraogo’s relentless investigation began when Jean-Claude Zongo, an archivist at the Ministry of Defense, stumbled upon Traoré’s incomplete military file. The absence of documented medical leave during this crucial period was alarming. After being warned to stay silent, Zongo shared his findings with Ouedraogo, who quickly found that Traoré had vanished from public sight, last seen receiving a medal in March 2019.

Digging deeper, Ouedraogo traced Traoré to a remote village in Mali, where he had been living under the alias “Serge.” Locals described him as a teacher who not only educated children but also organized villagers for self-defense against jihadist threats. Eyewitness accounts revealed that Traoré had been training a secret group of 14 individuals, all of whom later played pivotal roles in his 2022 coup.

The investigation unveiled a shadowy figure named Victor Popov, a retired Russian general, who reportedly met with Traoré during this time. With tensions rising, international media outlets have begun to scrutinize the Burkina Faso government, demanding clarity on Traoré’s mysterious absence. The government’s vague responses have only fueled speculation, hinting at deeper ties to Russian influence in the region.

As Ouedraogo’s articles hit the press, the repercussions were swift. The Lobervat newspaper was shuttered, and Ouedraogo was detained, only to be released under international pressure. The fallout continues, with Burkina Faso’s leadership facing scrutiny both domestically and abroad. The full implications of Traoré’s lost months remain unclear, but one thing is certain: the truth behind this dark chapter could reverberate across West Africa for years to come.

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