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Julius Malema Condemns U.S. Influence in Africa, Backs Burkina Faso Leader and China

April 28, 2025
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In a passionate speech delivered in Johannesburg on Thursday, Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), strongly criticized U.S. involvement in African affairs while expressing firm support for Burkina Faso’s leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré and commending China’s resistance to American trade demands. His comments highlighted increasing anti-Western sentiments among certain African leaders.

Malema, a vocal pan-Africanist, portrayed Traoré—who came to power in a 2022 coup—as a champion of African self-determination. “America has no right to dictate to us. We stand with Captain Traoré because he represents African unity,” Malema stated. “We are Traoré, and Traoré is all of us.” His words mirrored Traoré’s own anti-colonial rhetoric, which has gained traction in Burkina Faso amid ongoing security and economic challenges.

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The EFF leader also praised China for defying U.S. trade pressures, accusing Washington of “economic hypocrisy” and a flawed understanding of global commerce. China’s significant investments in African infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative have made it an appealing alternative to Western powers. Analysts observe that African nations are increasingly using U.S.-China tensions to secure better economic terms.

Malema directed particular criticism at former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “a threat to himself and the world.” He argued that Trump’s trade policies and rejection of multilateral cooperation worsened global inequality, disproportionately harming developing economies.

The speech reflects wider trends in African geopolitics. Traoré’s leadership aligns with a growing number of military-led governments in West Africa—including Mali, Niger, and Guinea—that have distanced themselves from Western alliances in favor of partnerships with Russia and China. Meanwhile, China’s defiance in trade disputes signals a shift in global power dynamics, with African nations asserting greater independence in foreign policy.

Malema’s address underscores a critical moment in Africa’s political evolution, as leaders increasingly reject Western dominance and explore alternative alliances. As discussions about sovereignty and economic fairness gain momentum, figures like Traoré and the ideologies they embody are likely to play a key role in shaping Africa’s future amid ongoing global rivalries.

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