Chapter 977 Coup
In the hall of the main house of Chatsworth Manor, the Christmas tree that had just been cut down and shipped was already standing there.
Children, no matter how big or small, laughing and passing by, can’t help but focus on the gifts hanging on the Christmas tree that has been decorated with sparkling lights.
It has just snowed. Looking out from the upstairs of the Chatsworth Manor House, as far as the eye can see, there is a beautiful scenery covered in silver.
In stark contrast, the flames in the fireplace in the study make the room warm as spring.
"Sophia, have today's ingredients been delivered?"
"Yes, Mr. Butler, the farm specially killed a whole sheep. The Chinese chef said he would cook a roasted whole sheep, and some Vegetables and fruits are all fresh..."
Since the Barron family came to Chatsworth Manor, Ramos, who was once his valet and now the manor's butler, was in a very good mood. Along with this, he also commanded the manor's servants. People do everything internal and external affairs to perfection.
"The children are playing in the snow in the garden. Remember to prepare hot tea so that they don't catch a cold."
"We are ready, Mr. Butler..."
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At the same time, thousands of miles away in West Africa, Burkina Faso, the "country of gentlemen", has no calm and peaceful atmosphere like Chatsworth Manor.
On December 24, Traore, the Chief of General Staff of the Burkina Faso Armed Forces, launched a coup, imprisoned its President Compaoré, announced the dissolution of parliament, and formed an interim government, led by Traore Serves as President of the Provisional Government.
After the coup, after Traoré took control of the situation in the capital Ouagadougou, he went to television to address the nation.
Traoré claimed that the current President Compaoré implemented a dictatorship in Burkina Faso and betrayed the country's interests, resulting in serious domestic corruption, soaring prices, and most of the citizens in extreme poverty. In poverty.
Now is the time for change, and he will introduce reforms in Burkina Faso and hand over power in due course, with elections to be held within a year, while Traoré announced that the capital Ouagadougou will be moved from A curfew was imposed that day.
It can be said that the coup in Burkina Faso occurred relatively suddenly, including Kolo, who only learned of the matter after the coup took place.
After this incident, a spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a press conference that France is paying close attention to the coup in Burkina Faso and calls on all parties in Burkina Faso to exercise restraint. restore calm to the situation as soon as possible.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also issued a statement through his spokesman on the same day, expressing deep concern about the direction of the situation in Burkina Faso and calling on all parties in Burkina Faso to end violence and maintain calm and restraint. Resolve any outstanding issues through dialogue. He has asked his special representative for West Africa, Chambas, to go to Burkina Faso on the 25th, and welcomed representatives from organizations such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States to also go there.
A spokesman for the United States said that the United States is concerned about the situation in Burkina Faso and calls on all parties involved to avoid violent conflicts.
After communicating on the phone with the leaders of other countries in the West African Free Trade Area, President Kolo issued a joint statement of the West African Free Trade Area through his spokesperson, saying that he is willing to provide assistance for the smooth transition of the Burkina Faso regime and respect Burkina Faso. The Nafaso people choose their own country's development path and hope that Burkina Faso will resume its democratic process as soon as possible. In fact, on the same day, Kolo President Thomas Kabore had a phone call with Traore, the instigator of the Burkina Faso coup. The two parties confirmed that Burkina Faso and Kolo and the West African Free Trade Area The continuity of national cooperation, and Traore also invited Colo on the phone to send representatives to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to witness the formation of a transitional government in Burkina Faso and implement a smooth transition of power.
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“For us, the coup in Burkina Faso is not a bad thing for us, but is conducive to strengthening ties with Burkina Faso. The cooperation of Nafaso..."
In the study of Chatsworth Manor, Nigel Inkster said to Barron:
“Through our background investigation on Traoré and communication with him, it has been confirmed that he very much agrees with Burkina Faso’s position in the West African Free Trade Area, and Traoré also hopes to strengthen cooperation with him. The cooperation of West African countries to jointly resist France's attack on the West Economic colonization of Africa, he also said that we are welcome to invest in Burkina Faso..."
In fact, in the West African Free Trade Area led by Kolo, although Burkina Faso participates He has worked on many projects, but before that, his attitude was a bit subtle.
The reason mainly stems from the behavior style of former Burkina Faso President Compaore - he is personally very close to France, although in the African political arena, Compaore is always happy to appeared as a "mediator", but in Burkina Faso, Compaoré still used various methods to A way to maintain his rule over this country...
Although Burkina Faso joined the West African Free Trade Area, it was more based on economic interests. At the same time, Compaore was still in The French and the Economic Community of West African States retain cooperation, which can be regarded as a relatively vacillating attitude.
Compaoré came to power after launching a coup in 1987 and overthrowing the former president of Burkina Faso. He has been in power in Burkina Faso for more than 26 years.
Anyone who knows a little bit about Burkina Faso may know that the former president who was overthrown by Compaore was Burkina Faso's "heavenly macho man" Thomas Sankara.
Compaoré was once a close friend of Sankara. On August 4, 1983, Sankara and Compaoré launched a coup and overthrew the then Odedraogo government.
In fact, when the coup occurred, Sankara, who was very prestigious in the military and united many progressive young soldiers, had been arrested and imprisoned by the Odedraogo government at the request of France.
Compaore led the young officers to launch a coup and rescued Sankara from prison. From then on, Sankara became the head of state, and Compaore became the number two figure in the new regime.
The country name of Burkina Faso was also taken by Sankara. "Burkina" means "gentleman" in the local Mossi language, and "Faso" means "gentleman" in the Bambara language. The meaning of "country"-Burkina Faso means "the country of honorable men".
Throughout his life, Sankara interpreted the word "gentleman". He lived a simple life and led Burkina Faso to expel French forces and build a country.
But in the end, he was defeated by human nature - Compaoré succeeded, and Compaoré failed.
His close friend Compaore eventually betrayed him and betrayed the revolution - in 1987, Compaore launched a coup, and Sankara, who was wearing simple sportswear for a meeting, was shot and killed by the coupers and shot several times. And died.
(End of this chapter)