Why Can't America Just Mind Its Own Business? A Burkina Faso Story

Why Can't America Just Mind Its Own Business? A Burkina Faso Story

By Lili Phedra 

When I look at what's happening between Burkina Faso and the so-called "defenders of freedom" in the American government, I honestly can't help but shake my head. It's embarrassing. It's confusing. And frankly, it's just plain annoying.

Let me tell you exactly what I see.

Ever since Burkina Faso finally took a real stand for its full independence — not just on paper, but in action — it’s like America lost its mind. You’d think they'd be happy for a country choosing freedom, right? Isn't that what they preach about day and night?

Apparently not. Apparently, if you decide to be free on your own terms (and not under their supervision), it's a "problem."

Now, let’s talk about General Michael Langley. The U.S. didn’t even bother to send a white man this time — no, no. They sent a Black general, hoping we wouldn't notice the manipulation. As if African people are so shallow that we'll just say, "Oh, he's Black, so he must be on our side!" Please. Give us some credit.

Listen — it's not about race. It's not about skin color. It's about the dirty games of the American government — yes, the whole system. They are furious because Burkina Faso has proven that Africa can think for itself, govern itself, and protect itself without Western babysitting.

And the deeper I think about it, the more upset I get. Because here’s the thing:

Trump — yes, Mr. "Make America Great Again" himself — knows about this. He’s not blind. He knows how valuable Burkina Faso is. He knows about the gold, the minerals, the strategic location.

And if he truly stood for "freedom," if he truly believed in "liberation," he would have spoken up.

He would have said, “Hey, General Langley, stand down. Let those people be.”

But did he?

Crickets.

At this point, I realize it’s not about Trump versus Biden, red versus blue, left versus right.

It’s about the fact that they all love the benefits of Africa’s suffering, as long as it keeps their wallets fat and their egos inflated. They all know what's going on — and they're fine with it.

So what does America really want from Burkina Faso?

Simple:

Gold.

Resources.

Obedience.

Silence.

And when we dare to say, “No thank you, we'll manage ourselves,” they send a pretty face with a fancy uniform to try to scare us back into line.

Well, guess what?

We’re not scared anymore.

We see you.

We know what you’re doing.

Burkina Faso is standing strong — and in doing so, it's waking up the whole continent.

And no matter how many generals they send, no matter how many "aid packages" or "military partnerships" they offer, the spirit of independence is alive.

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