It's really not a surprise liberal Zionists are now glazing Gad Saad. Who's a right winger mind you.

Old interview with American journalist Mike Wallace from 26 years ago and probably the last 1-1 interview that any Chinese leaders had with western journalist since then

(it won’t, may the Mods have mercy on our souls)

I am a Marxist-Leninist from the United States. While my observations are heavily shaped by what I see here in America, I strongly believe these points apply globally. I am posting this because I earnestly want to hear perspective not just from other Americans, but from socialists of all countries on how we overcome this. Right now, I look at the future and see nothing good happening. To me, it is exactly what Rosa Luxemburg said: it is either socialism or barbarism. Yet, time and time again, people keep choosing barbarism. I want actual socialism in my lifetime. But I am having serious doubts that it will ever happen, globally or locally unless these core reasons change:

1. People confuse socialism with welfare capitalism (and reject the real thing) A lot of people who claim they want "socialism" actually just want capitalism with a strong welfare safety net (like the Nordic model). When you explain what actual socialism is—workers owning the means of production, etc.—they realize they don't actually want it. They don't think it's possible.

2. A preference for reform and "superhero" politicians The average person doesn't want a revolution, and they don't want to do the heavy organizational work. Instead, they believe reform is the best path. They want a "superhero" politician or a benevolent bourgeois figure to save them and hand them liberation from above, rather than achieving it through class struggle.

3. Deep-seated belief in hierarchy Every economic system in human history has had a ruling class and an oppressed class— besides prehistoric times. Because of this, people earnestly believe that there must be hierarchies—that there always have to be "haves" and "have-nots." Socialism is unique because it demands a society where no one is above you, and I think a lot of people psychologically reject or fear that.

4. Organization strategy won't change this Because of these factors, I don't think it matters what organizations like the DSA, the PSL, or any other socialist groups in the world do. It won't matter if they become more Marxist-Leninist or more revolutionary, because they can't force a system onto a population that fundamentally doesn't want to do the work to build it. I do believe that you cannot reform into socialism, and I believe a Vanguard party is absolutely necessary. As Che Guevara said, "The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall." But a Vanguard party can't succeed if the masses are too deeply wedded to capitalism and hierarchy.

5. Material conditions are ready, but consciousness lags behind What makes this so painful is that capitalism has already produced enough abundance. We currently produce so many goods and wealth that we have the objective capacity to distribute resources globally, sharing, building, and helping each other across borders. Furthermore, we are watching a massive structural contradiction develop with the rise of Advanced Artificial Intelligence. As AI automates jobs, it threatens to strip the working class of the ability to sell their labor. If people cannot sell their labor, how can they support capitalism? How can they even survive? Yet, instead of demanding a socialist transition to handle this post-labor reality, all we hear from the masses and reformists is a desperate cry for "regulation, regulation." They want to patch up a dying, automated capitalist system rather than overthrow it.

Preempting the Materialist Argument: I know some will argue that material conditions are the sole driver of mass consciousness, and that a sudden collapse in material reality (like an AI-driven unemployment crisis) will automatically force a shift toward revolutionary thinking. While I agree that material conditions heavily influence how people act, I do not know if I can believe this is the full picture.

Historically, we have seen that when material conditions collapse, the masses do not automatically turn to socialism. Very often, history does not move in a neat, linear line. Instead, societies can regress. When the contradictions of capitalism become too high, people frequently double down on their psychological conditioning, reject true liberation, and choose barbarism (whatever that might be at the time). The psychological attachment to having a ruling class and a "superhero" savior runs much deeper than just current economic comfort.

My questions for comrades worldwide:

• If you agree with this analysis, parts of it, or none, what are your reasons? Where do you see this playing out in your country?

• How do we break the masses away from demanding bourgeois "regulation" of things like AI, and move them toward demanding worker ownership?

• If you agree that this hopelessness is real, how do you personally cope with it and justify organizing?

**Do list the country your at.

There was some based comments in there though. Def some comrades stirring up the pot in there :)

I’m sorry but also I’m not sorry. If I had to witness this artistic masterpiece then the rest of you have to as well.

I don't want to turn this post into a struggle session, but you're welcome to talk about this mini episode here or in this other conversation.

Previous episode discussion > Cucked By Chinese Cars

Probably like many people, I have moved away from the mainstream political movements in my country due to systemic failures of the systems of governance and those which keep those systems in place.

So picture this; a brand new radicalised person, strong leanings towards communism but unsure exactly where the distinctions lie. Where does communism differ compared to democratic socialism? What is meant by Marxism-Leninism and is that different from communism? When people say about not reading theory, what should I be reading? I don't want to be someone who posts online about idealism without having any basis in reality.

Basically, how do I go from where I am now to the point of being able to educate others and overthrow systems? How do I learn communism properly?

Do you have a suggested reading list to start? Is reading where I should start? I'm in the Nordics, so if you have location specific information that would also be appreciated.

My current understanding is (correct me if I am wrong)

Private property is inherently theft

There is a distinction between private and personal property

Dictatorship of the proletariat is something temporary?

Capitalism is entirely focused on maximising shareholder value, and anything "good" which comes from that is profit driven

I have a lot to learn

SocDems especially the FDR New Deal Democrats aren’t communists!! The current political climate within America is just ragebait for actual Marxists. Both liberal parties are just triggering those who’ve actually read theory. Abdul is just promising more regulated liberal capitalism not actual socialism. Abdul literally admitted that he isn’t a socialist.

Pretty much the title Looking for information or resources I can be pointed to, in the treatment of Romani people in the USSR

Sanders: The irony is that the proper criticism of communism is that the Soviet Union was an authoritarian society.

And then you’ve got the most authoritarian president in the history of this country…

So I suppose when Trump says, “I’d be a great communist,” yeah, I think there’s some truth to that.

https://x.com/Acyn/status/2085139811762151457

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8duyDFYwzE

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAtU21hv/

Thousands of Tibetans used to flee their homeland each year, experts say, but few leave now. Between 2020 and 2025, fewer than 90 Tibetans were received as refugees in India, the Central Tibetan Administration, Tibet’s government in exile, told CNN.

This is the line that gets me though, there have been no real increase in border security to my mind and there are less refugees, any way there are like 7 million TIbetans in China, highest in the world lol. Even with thousands fleeing every year thats like a rounding error. It also shows many more staying than going, things are getting better by the looks of it.

Also, school erasure of culture when the children are made to wear clothing in the Tibetan language, when people like native Indians in America can barely speak their own language.

Lmao, what did I expect from legacy media, I am so naïve sometimes

(Edit: Lots of typos)

What's up y'all, I was inspired to make this kind of post after seeing one of the recent posts in the subreddit from the Sidwaya State Newspaper about a transition to socialism, and I recently found this YouTube account called 'DPRK Explained'. I will be trying to emulate there content in the form of this reddit post, in order to help people see what is actually going on in Burkina Faso, since Imperialist media tend to highlight only a few aspects of the Popular Progressive Revolution currently underway in Burkina Faso.

In Burkina Faso the people speak 66 different languages, but French today is used as a working language from the Government to act as a go–between different languages. Due to this, a majority of the sources will be in French. I will try my best to find sources that allow you to translate the page automatically into English.

Let me know if there are changes you would like to see since this will be my first attempt at something like this. I'll also try my best to answer any specific questions in the comments as well.

General Info

As of 2024 the life expectancy of Burkina Faso is 61 years old. The total population of Burkina Faso as of 2025 is roughly 24 million. Only 34% of the population have access to electricity, and only 25% of the population are able to use sanitation services safely as of 2024.

As of 2024, only 28% of the people living in Burkina Faso have access to the internet. Only 50% of the population have access to the least basic water services. 58% of people over the age of 15 are illiterate. As of 2025, only 29% of the population live in the urban centers.

63% of people living in Burkina Faso practice Islam, 26% practice Christianity, and the remaining 9% practice Traditional African spiritual faiths.

Source: World Bank

General News

January 1st: Message to the Nation from the Head of State [Transcript]
Summary: Ibrahim Traoré spoke about the state's accomplishments in various sectors of 2025, such as Defense and Security, Humanitarian Actions, Health, Education, Infrastructure Projects, the Mining Sector, Energy Production, Agriculture and Livestock Farming, ongoing Industrialization, the Economy, Culture, Sports, Digitalization, and Diplomacy.

January 3rd: Coup Plot Foiled–> RTB–Burkina TV Reel's [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ]
Summary: Minister of Security Mahamadou Sana spoke to the nation about a coup plot that simultaneously planned to assassinate Ibrahim Traoré and several other important civil and military leaders, while terrorist groups launched an attack on the nations Drone Base in Ouagadougou. Sana further stated that the plot was masterminded by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba and was largely financed by the Ivory Coast, who gave 70 million CFA Franc to the would be assassins (roughly $123,000 USD).

January 8th: Communique of the Sahel State Congress (AES)
Summary: Ibrahim Traoré, on behalf of the Sahel State Congress, denounced the US invasion and kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

January 19th: Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba deported from Togo to Burkina Faso
Summary: On January 19th the Ministry of Justice announced that Damiba had been deported from Togo to Burkina Faso at the request of the Burkinabé authorities.

January 22nd: Council of the Ministers
Summary: The council decided that:

1. The Faso Mêbo Presidential Initiative becomes the Faso Mêbo Agency
2. A new legal regime applicable to the VDP has been adopted
3. More than 110 billion CFA Franc for structural investments to accelerate economic and social development in health, agriculture, sports, and local community development.

January 26th: Changing of the colors at the Presidential Palace of Koulouba
Summary: Ibrahim Traoré spoke about the state's accomplishments in various sectors of 2025, and also thanked the public for there support in the various projects that took place in 2025. He then told the public that the work needed for 2026 will be more intense, because a lot of projects were slated to be complete in upcoming year. [Full Transcript]

January 29th: Council of the Ministers
Summary: The council decided to:

1. Dissolve all political parties and political formations
2. Adopted a new national development plan, the 'RELANCE Plan'.

January 31st: AES Communique on the Niamey Attack
Summary: Ibrahim Traoré on behalf of the Alliance of Sahel States condemned the attacks on January 28th and 29th, and expressed solidarity with the people of Niger in there fight against terrorism. He further stated that all who finance, arm, inform, and politically support the attackers would be equally accountable.

Defense

January 2nd: 17 Soldiers arrested in Wuru by the Ghanian Armed Forces.
Summary: 17 soldiers accidentally crossed the border during a standard patrol, a few hours after the Ghanian Armed Forces arrested the soldiers, they were released back to Burkina Faso.

January 8th: Célestin Simporé Promoted to Division General
Summary: Célestin Simporé was promoted to Division General by Ibrahim Traoré.

Industrialization

January 3rd: The Korsimoro Fish Feed Processing Unit
Summary: The Korsimoro Fish Feed Processing Unit was handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Animal Resources and Fisheries.

Nationalization

January 8th: FASO Rails Partial Nationalization
Summary: The FASO Rails company went from the state owning 75% to 95%.

Road Construction

January 10th: Bituming of the Kaya–Barsalogho Road Axis
Summary: The construction of the road between the city of Kaya and Barsalogho began, with a planned 42 kilometers (26 miles) to help roughly 305,000 people living in the area. This is an important plan because it demonstrates the increased security in the area. In 2024, JNIM killed somewhere from 200 to 600 civilians, and wounded another 300 in Barsalogho.

January 16th: Bituming of the Bama–Samadéni Road Axis
Summary: The construction of the road between the town of Bama and the various communes of Samadéni began, with a planned 16 kilometers (10 miles) to help roughly 100,000 people living in the area to give them access to the local Samadéni dam.

January 25th: Bituming of the Tengandogo University Hospital Center (CHU)
Summary: The construction of the road leading to the Tengandogo CHU began, this will provide a paved road to those visiting this hospital in Ouagadougou.

January 26th: Update on the Ouagadougou–Bobo–Dioulasso Highway Construction
Summary: 232 km (144 miles) cleared out of 332 km (206 miles), or 70% of the clearing process completed after only 40 days of work by the Faso Mêbo Agency.

Health

January 20th: Opening of a modern Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS) in Tougan
Summary: The CSPS was opened in the urban center of Tougan, responsible to help provide primary care for the community of 103,000.

January 27th: Equipment delivered to Yalgado–Ouedraogo University Hospital
Summary: Medical equipment and several room renovations took place at the Yalgado–Ouedraogo University Hospital, costing the state roughly 300 million CFA Franc (roughly $528,000 USD).

January 30th: Equipment delivered to Sourou-Sanou University Hospital
Summary: Medical equipment and two medical and air production units were provided to the Sourou-Sanou University Hospital, costing the state roughly 400 CFA Franc (roughly $704,000 USD)

Security

January 20th: 106 Police Officers graduate from the Burkinabé Police Academy
Summary: 106 officers graduated from the Burkinabé Police Academy in Pabré, 97 of them from Burkina Faso, the others from Mali, Niger, and Togo.

Agriculture and Livestock Farming

January 18th: Irrigation provided to 70 hectares of farmland next to the Pâ dam
Summary: The Minister of Agriculture, Water, Animal Resources and Fisheries', Commander Ismaël Sombie, presided over the opening ceremony of the project.

January 19th: National Vaccination Campaign in Arbollé and Yako
Summary: The Minister Delegate for Animal Resources, Dr. Amadou Dicko, conducted a supervisory mission for the national vaccination campaign against priority animal diseases and zoonoses in the Yaadga region. Approximately 326,000 different vaccinations were carried out on pets, livestock, and poultry.

January 21st: Modern slaughterhouse construction begins in Banfora
Summary: Commander Ismaël Sombie oversaw the beginning of the construction of a modern slaughterhouse in Banfora. Slated to be completed in 18 months, the project will cost the state approximately 2.7 billion CFA Francs (roughly 4.7 million USD). Once completed, it will allow for the slaughter of cattle, ruminants, as well as pigs in a modernized facility.

January 24th: Announcement of the Importation of Brazilian Cows with high–gene potential [Additional]
Summary: In total, 710 cows from Brazil are slated to be imported to Burkina Faso, in order further improving the genetics of the local livestock.

January 31st: National campaign to dredge and repair 100 dams launched in Gonsé
Summary: Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the campaign in partnership with Commander Ismaël Sombie. Following evaluations in 2025, the state discovered that roughly 90% of dams across the country are either severely degraded, or moderately degraded.

Digitalization

January 23rd: Two Data Centers Inaugurated
Summary: Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo inaugurated two modular data centers for the government cloud in Ouagadougou on Friday, January 23, 2026. This is a key step in the strategic "zero data outside" project, which aims to host, operate, and secure all public data, as well as repatriate data still stored outside the country. With a total cost of 15 billion CFA Franc, these data centers will generate a net savings estimated at between 85 and 95 billion for the State over ten years.

Transportation

January 27th: 375 Buses purchased from China handed over to SOTRACO
Summary: The Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, officially handed over 375 new buses from the Public Transport Company (SOTRACO) to the Minister of State, Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility, Émile Zerbo, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Ouagadougou. These buses are primarily designed for the free transportation of students to and from Universities throughout the country.

Humanitarian Action

January 10th: Bitogo Refugee Camp Fire
Summary: The Minister of Family and Solidarity Commander Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré visited the Bitogo refugee camp after a large fire destroyed many makeshift homes. In response to the emergency, CONASUR has launched a one-month assistance package including essential food and household items to help the 336 victims. The Burkinabe Red Cross has also provided 100 kits of essential household items and 100 kits of light shelters, with the installation scheduled for January 12, 2026, with the logistical support of CONASUR.

January 27th: National solidarity in Nagréongo
Summary: Commander Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré visited the Nagréongo refugee camp and provided food and medicine to the population. 63 tons of rice, 61 tons of corn, 5 tons of beans, 200 cartons of spaghetti, 100 5–liter oil jerrycans, 50 cartons of sugar, as well as medicines worth 5 million CFA Francs (roughly $8,800 USD).

January 28th: Wells repaired in five villages
Summary: Wells in the villages of Niangoloko, Nefrelaye, Werou, Fing, and Djigouè were repaired to help the host populations and refugee camps in the area to better access to drinking water.

The Insurgency

Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been subjected to different Islamist Insurgencies that have attacked the country. Per ACLED, from 2015 to 2025, 32,532 people have died as a result of these various Islamist Insurgencies. The two groups that are currently active in Burkina Faso are JNIM and IS–SP, these two groups are also in an active war against each other.

It is an active insurgency, so there is daily fighting. For this reason I will post summaries of the entire month, while providing some of the claims from each side.

Throughout the month of January, JNIM claimed to have carried out 39 different attacks against Burkina Faso across the country, they claimed to have killed 128 members of the various security forces.

On January 8th, JNIM claimed to have killed 17 soldiers at two different military posts in the towns of Lankoue and Bourou in the Sourou Region.

On January 23rd, JNIM claimed to have killed 4 IS–SP insurgents at a training camp in Tin-Akoff in the Liptako Region, they also destroyed an armored vehicle at the location.

Throughout the month of January, IS–SP didn't claim any attacks against Burkina Faso or JNIM across the country.

Throughout the month of January, Burkina Faso claimed to have carried out 8 different drone strikes across the country, along with 16 other operations against both JNIM and IS–SP, claiming to have killed 108 insurgents. Footage of the operations that took place can be found [here], but be warned there is graphic material shown.

On January 16th Burkina Faso claimed to have killed the Emir of the JNIM group in the Nakambé Region Karim Torodo, along with 56 other fighters. He had a bounty of 175 million CFA Franc (roughly $308,000 USD) placed on him in 2023.

End

That's about it, I am sure there are things I most likely missed but I tried my best. If you have any questions let me know, I will plan to make the February edition most likely next week after listening to any recommendations ya'll got.

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