29/11/2025
Captain Ibrahim Traore, the 37-year-old leader of Burkina Faso, has introduced a groundbreaking new law that has captured the world's attention.
Under this law, thieves will no longer be sent to prison as is customary. If a person is caught for the crime of theft, they will be detained, but not in a prison. They will be forced to do government work or national development labor until they pay back the money they stole. They will only be released after they have repaid what they stole.
According to Ibrahim Traore, "We are turning theft into a form of debt repayment. Thieves will help build the nation, instead of being fed again in prisons. This is a step to protect society and improve the economy."
This new policy demonstrates a level of vision, patriotism, and genuine leadership that is rarely found in Africa.
