Why the African Union Betrays Africa's Heroes!

The African Union was created to unify, protect, and elevate African nations — but in moments when true sovereignty is on the line, whose side is it really on? In this video, we examine the AU’s response to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the young leader of Burkina Faso who has sparked both controversy and hope across the continent. After rising to power through a popular coup fueled by anti-colonial sentiment, Traoré began reversing elite privileges, reclaiming national resources, and challenging the legacy of French influence. But instead of support, he faced suspension and silence from the very institution meant to defend Africa’s self-determination. This episode draws a direct line from the AU’s passive response to Traoré today — to its failure to protect Thomas Sankara in 1987, just months after he called for the cancellation of Africa’s colonial debt on AU soil. History echoes louder than ever. This is not just a political analysis. It’s a deeper question: When African leaders choose people over puppets, will our institutions protect them — or punish them? 👇 Watch, reflect, and join the conversation. I'm also building a community to help more people in the Diaspora return to the continent with confidence, strategy, and support. We’re building something real—together. ✨ Join our email list to get early access to our invite-only community, relocation resources, and powerful stories from people just like you: Sign up here: https://homebase.africa You’re early. You’re foundational. You’re part of the builders. Welcome home. — Weyni 💛 #IbrahimTraore #ThomasSankara #AfricanUnion #PanAfricanism #BurkinaFaso #AfricaUnite #Sovereignty