At 37, Traoré is the second youngest president in the world — with a strong appeal for Africa's young population used to much older leaders. Traoré promised to leverage his nation's rich mineral resources for the benefit of its 24 million citizens.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger severed ties with ECOWAS which many young Africans believe represents Western interests. In September 2023, they created the Alliance Etats Sahel (AES) aka "Alliance Sahel or "Sahel Confederation"  The AES is a role model inspiring a growing number of African nations – including Botswana, Chad, Gabon, Ghana, Tanzania, and Togo. Travel is difficult in Africa because each African nation has its own passport. So, the AES created a passport that allows member nations to travel freely within the "Alliance Sahel. This greatly facilitates trade. AES Uncovered: FULL DOCUMENTARY of Africa's MOST FEARED Alliance 20 Months After.

Burkina Faso Drops Visa Requirements For Africans

Burkina Faso Is Now VISA-FREE for All Africans – Traoré's Shocking Announcement! 6/18/25

Burkina Faso has just made history! President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has officially declared Burkina Faso visa-free for all African countries — a bold move aimed at dismantling colonial-era borders and pushing forward a united, sovereign Africa.

This isn't just a policy; it's a revolutionary step toward true Pan-Africanism, economic integration, and continental freedom. In this powerful documentary, we unpack the deeper meaning behind Traoré's visa-free declaration, its impact on African unity, and how it aligns with the rising movement of self-determined leadership in West Africa. Is this the beginning of the African Union finally becoming a true "Union"?