AfDB: A Trojan Horse in the Plot to Oust Ibrahim Traoré and Chain Africa to Foreign Control!

The African Development Bank, manipulated by foreign interests under the guise of aid, is being used to remove independent African leaders like Ibrahim Traoré, ensuring Africa’s continued dependence on external powers.

By Ngobola Cengelo Muyembe and edited by Mpandashalo Mwewa.

Lusaka, October 6 – Once again, the Sahel is teetering on the edge of chaos, and the usual suspects are sharpening their blades. This time, the target is Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, a leader who dares to think for himself. Under the familiar guise of humanitarian assistance, the U.S. is back in action, with their so-called “development partners” ready to pounce. But make no mistake, this isn’t about lifting Africa up – it’s about keeping us on a short leash. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Ghana’s Nana Addo, and Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara have been roped in, armed with a $600 million “development” deal between USAID and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The script? Ensure that African leaders like Traoré, who dare to defy foreign influence, are dealt with swiftly.

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The real kicker is that this betrayal was set in motion by one of our own. The AfDB, an institution meant to champion African progress, has been hijacked by foreign powers – thanks to a Zambian, Wila D. Mungomba, who opened the door in 1982 for non-African members. Today, the U.S. holds significant voting power in this bank, which was once a beacon of hope for the continent. USAID, often whispered about as a front for the CIA, is up to its old tricks. Whether it was their attempt to destabilize Cuba through a bogus “digital platform” in 2010 or their efforts to sabotage Venezuela’s government through opposition funding, their playbook remains the same. They come under the banner of aid but leave behind the wreckage of sovereignty.

Some may dismiss this as just another conspiracy theory, but history doesn’t lie. A 1976 U.S. Government Accountability Office report exposed how USAID collaborated with the CIA to train foreign police forces in terror tactics. The department may have closed, but the modus operandi continues. In Yemen, USAID yanked its aid the moment the country voted against U.S. interests at the United Nations. In Venezuela, the so-called “Office of Transition Initiatives” funneled money to opposition groups, destabilizing Hugo Chavez’s government. Aid, in their hands, comes with strings as thick as chains – fall in line, or be left in the cold.

Now, the Sahel is their latest battleground, and Traoré is the next leader in their crosshairs. Like Nkrumah, Lumumba, and Sankara before him, Traoré represents the flickering hope of an Africa free from foreign domination. But just like in the days of old, the Pharaohs of today have found collaborators within our ranks. Tinubu, Addo, and Ouattara are playing the same old game, betraying their own people in exchange for fleeting favors from foreign powers. They’ve become the new gatekeepers of oppression, and Africa’s future is the price they’re willing to pay.

The African Development Bank is no longer African – it’s been sold out. When Mungomba allowed non-African membership in the 80s, it was the beginning of the end. Now, the U.S., Japan, and Europe hold the reins, while African countries are left with scraps. This was no accident; it’s part of a broader strategy to keep Africa’s development tied to foreign interests. Every time a leader like Traoré stands up, these powers regroup, determined to shackle Africa in new ways. They know that as long as Africa remains divided and dependent, true independence will never be achieved.

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The Sahel is once again being sold down the river – not just by foreign powers but by Africans willing to sell their souls for a seat at the wrong table. USAID’s entanglement with the AfDB is just the latest act in a long-running tragedy. If we don’t wake up, history will repeat itself – African leaders will continue to be handpicked by foreign interests, and our people will pay the price. This is not about development, and it’s certainly not about humanitarian aid. It’s about control – control over our resources, our leaders, and ultimately, our destiny. If we let them take Traoré, the cycle of betrayal will only continue, and the next name on their hit list could be any leader brave enough to challenge the West.

About The Author: Mr. Muyembe is Principal Engineer at NGM Consulting Engineers Ltd. He can be reached via WhatsApp on +260 971 503011.

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