Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré says no to Sharia Law advises students to acquire skills

Burkina Faso’s President Vows to Recall 800 Students on Sharia Scholarships, Prioritizes Engineering and Science

Burkina Faso’s President Vows to Recall 800 Students on Sharia Scholarships, Prioritizes Engineering and Science Captain Ibrahim Traoré was addressing religious extremists who believed their faith should come before loyalty to their homeland. He said that anyone who holds that view is free to leave Burkina Faso and live wherever they believe their religion takes […] The post Burkina Faso’s President Vows to Recall 800 Students on Sharia Scholars…

Burkina Faso’s Leader Cracks Down on Muslim Scholars

Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified his confrontation with influential Muslim scholars by declaring a campaign against what he calls “radical Islam,” following the enactment of the controversial Religious Freedoms Law. The legislation introduces tougher oversight of religious organizations and penalties for practices that authorities classify as abuses. Recent arrests of prominent imams […]

Why Traore has Opened a New Front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim Community – WADEMOS

Once backed by influential Muslim scholars, Burkina Faso’s military leader is now facing a growing rift over arrests, new legislation and his campaign against what he describes as religious extremism. Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has sharply escalated his confrontation with influential Muslim scholars, declaring that what he calls “radical Islam” has no place in the country and warning that “the battle has begun” a…

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré says no to Sharia Law advises students to acquire skills

Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré denied the implementation of Sharia Law in the country. He reaffirmed that Burkina Faso will remain secular and sovereign, with no religion above the nation. He said that Sharia law is a traditional Islamic legal system based on the Quran and Prophet Muhammad’s teachings just like any other teachings of other religions.  Traoré said that he is a Muslim and he practice his faith freely. Everyone else living …