July 22, 2026

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Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré confronts Arab slavery and radical Islam

FILE - In this photo provided by RIA Novosti, Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore arrives at the Grand Palace at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 10, 2025. (Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP, File)/TOK104/26178271315058/AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY RIA NOVOSTI; MANDATORY CREDIT/2606270935

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré confronts Arab slavery and radical Islam

During a recent televised address, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso delivered a powerful statement, directly confronting the historical reality of centuries of slavery perpetrated by Arab powers against African peoples. This significant declaration, marking a crucial moment in African politics, has undeniably provoked widespread discussion and strong reactions throughout the Muslim world.