Jeune Afrique’s controversial article : A Dangerous narrative against Burkina Faso
The recent article published by Jeune Afrique, titled “Au Burkina Faso, le ‘train de l’enfer a démarré’ pour les Peuls,” in english (In Burkina Faso, the “train to hell has started” for the Fulani people) has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the media outlet’s intentions.
The piece, which accuses Burkina Faso’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) of carrying out massacres against the Fulani community in Solenzo, is riddled with unverified claims and appears to be a deliberate attempt to sow division and chaos within the country.
Rather than presenting credible evidence, verified testimonies, or independent investigations, Jeune Afrique relies on sensationalism and baseless allegations.
This so-called “report” is nothing more than a fabricated narrative designed to undermine Burkina Faso’s institutions and fuel ethnic tensions.
In reality, the FDS and VDP have been working tirelessly to protect civilians, including Fulani families, from terrorist threats.
Contrary to the article’s claims, the Burkinabe military has rescued and provided care for 271 individuals—22 men, 63 women, and 186 children—who were abandoned by terrorist fighters in the Solenzo region.
These families were safely transported to Ouagadougou, where they received medical attention and protection. Far from being victims of massacres, as Jeune Afrique falsely asserts, these individuals were saved by the very forces the article seeks to vilify.
This misleading report is part of a broader strategy to destabilize Burkina Faso. By targeting the FDS and VDP, Jeune Afrique appears to be laying the groundwork for future violence that could be blamed on Burkinabe forces.
Such tactics are not new; they echo strategies used in other African nations to incite communal conflict and weaken resistance against external threats.
It is no secret that Jeune Afrique has long been accused of serving as a mouthpiece for French imperialist interests.
The outlet’s biased reporting aligns with a neo-colonial agenda aimed at maintaining control over Burkina Faso and other Sahelian states.
By spreading disinformation, Jeune Afrique undermines the efforts of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the Burkinabe people in their fight against terrorism and their pursuit of sovereignty.
The Burkinabè people must remain vigilant against such manipulative narratives. The FDS and VDP, along with the entire nation, must stand united against these divisive tactics. The enemies of Burkina Faso—whether terrorists or media outlets—seek to weaken national unity and derail the country’s progress toward peace and self-determination.
It is crucial to reject these falsehoods and continue the struggle for a free and sovereign Burkina Faso.
Papa IBRAHIMA
