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'Will to Be Free From French Colonialism': Activist on Value of Burkinabe Independence Day
'Will to Be Free From French Colonialism': Activist on Value of Burkinabe Independence Day
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August 5 marks Bukina Faso's independence day, achieved from France 63 years ago. In honor of this event, Sputnik Africa interviewed Ludovic Tapsoba, deputy... 05.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Burkina Faso's independence day is an expression of the nation's will to liberate itself from French colonial rule and to stand on a par with the other countries, Ludovic Tapsoba told Sputnik Africa.However, Tapsoba noted that for 63 years, Burkina Faso remained "tied to its colonizer" in the economic sphere, with a currency, agreements and the price of gold imposed by France.According to the pundit, the aspiration for total independence is observed in the West African nation today, and the country is poised for economic self-sufficiency.In this vein, Tapsoba pointed out that Burkina Faso's Transitional President Ibrahim Traore is a "very determined" person who has a desire to "free himself from colonial domination."African UnityThe activist also commented on Traore's call for Africa to unite, made in an exclusive interview to Sputnik Africa.Tapsoba echoed the leader of Burkina Faso, saying that African economies would gain from the integration of the continent.Tapsoba added that "it's only through real, concrete pan-Africanism that we'll be able to have a real impact on this economic development."Roots of Niger SituationAs for the situation in Niger, where rebels announced that they had overturned the elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the activist emphasized that the reason for this coup, and similar events in the region, is the "French policy of economic dominance."In particular, Tapsoba implied that colonists influence the price of uranium in the country and if a president of Niger wants to raise it, "he will be forced out of office."On June 26, Niger's military said during an address on national TV that President Mohamed Bazoum had been ousted, the borders closed, and a curfew declared.Western leaders have raised alarm over the military coup in Niger, with Paris being the most active. France, Germany, the European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) halted financial aid to the West African country.
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'Will to Be Free From French Colonialism': Activist on Value of Burkinabe Independence Day
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August 5 marks Bukina Faso's independence day, achieved from France 63 years ago. In honor of this event, Sputnik Africa interviewed Ludovic Tapsoba, deputy secretary general of the Association of Former Students and Trainees of the former USSR, to discuss the relevance of this milestone and the country's present-day path.
Burkina Faso's independence day is an expression of the nation's will to liberate itself from French colonial rule and to stand on a par with the other countries, Ludovic Tapsoba told Sputnik Africa.
"It is the will of the Burkinabe people to free themselves from the French colonial power, so that they can promote their own development," said the deputy general. "Through this independence, we wanted to be free, equal and fraternal with all the other peoples of the world."
However, Tapsoba noted that for 63 years, Burkina Faso remained "tied to its colonizer" in the economic sphere, with a currency, agreements and the price of gold
imposed by France.
According to the pundit, the aspiration for total independence is observed in the West African nation today, and the country is poised for economic self-sufficiency.
In recent years, we've seen that not only is political independence increasingly asserted, but economic independence is, I'd say, on the way. We're ready, really.
Ludovic Tapsoba
Deputy Secretary General of the Association of Former Students and Trainees of the Former USSR
In this vein, Tapsoba pointed out that Burkina Faso's Transitional President Ibrahim Traore is a "very determined" person who has a desire to "free himself from colonial domination."
The activist also commented on Traore's call for Africa to unite, made in an
exclusive interview to Sputnik Africa.Tapsoba echoed the leader of Burkina Faso, saying that African economies would gain from the integration of the continent.
"Only the union of all these countries, in a single bloc, will really be able to consolidate Africa's economy," the Burkinabe stressed.
Tapsoba added that "it's only through real, concrete pan-Africanism that we'll be able to have a real impact on this economic development."
As for the situation in Niger, where rebels announced that they had overturned the elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the activist emphasized that the reason for this coup, and similar events in the region, is the "
French policy of economic dominance."
In particular, Tapsoba implied that colonists influence the price of uranium in the country and if a president of Niger wants to raise it, "he will be forced out of office."
The activist added that similar social explosions could occur throughout Africa, for instance, in Benin, the former French colony, because "young people can no longer continue to be dominated by the West."
On June 26, Niger's military said during an address on national TV that President Mohamed Bazoum had been ousted, the borders closed, and a curfew declared.
Western leaders have raised alarm over the military coup in Niger, with Paris being the most active. France, Germany, the European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
halted financial aid to the West African country.
