Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, said in a public address that Africa lacks a solid industrial base and knowledge, and that everything from towels to motorcycles is imported from white people. He also criticized the tendency to blame whites for all problems, stating that Africans do not understand how phones and the internet work.
President Ibrahim Traoré made the remarks in a public address, as quoted by reports. He stressed that Africa's lack of industrial capacity is a fundamental problem, pointing out that even basic items like towels, clothing, motorcycles, cars, planes, and ships are all imported from white people. He also criticized the habit of blaming external factors, calling for self-reflection and technological literacy. The statement has drawn attention for its blunt critique of African dependence on foreign innovation and its challenge to the continent's mindset.
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