It was a bright Monday morning in Wagadugu, the capital of Burkina Faso. The sun rose gently above the city, casting golden light over the rooftops. At the presidential palace, the guard stood tall and alert as President Ibrahim Troué stepped out, dressed simply in a neat dark brown shirt and trousers. He looked calm but determined.
Unlike other days filled with long meetings and official duties, this day was different. President Troué had a plan — one he had shared with no one except his driver. He wanted to visit the central prison without warning. No press, no media, no preparation. Just himself and his heart.
“Drive me to the prison,” he told his driver. “I want to see how the people in there are living. No one must know.”
The driver was shocked but didn’t ask questions. He nodded and started the engine. The black presidential vehicle left the palace quietly, escorted by only two plain police cars. About 40 minutes later, the car stopped in front of the largest prison in the city Wagadoo Central Correctional Facility. It was a dusty place surrounded by high gray walls topped with….Read Full Story Here…………………..
