President Ibrahim Traoré stood at the airport dressed like any ordinary man. No bodyguards, no press, no sirens—just him. It had been a long time since he travelled without security, but he needed this. His cousin had just given birth to triplets abroad, and he wanted to surprise her. Just two days. No official meeting, no protocol, just a quiet visit.
He wanted to walk like normal people, breathe like normal people, and feel free again.
That morning, he took a taxi from the hotel to his cousin’s neighbourhood. It was a beautiful estate filled with tall green trees, well-cut lawns, and expensive houses. But as the taxi drove off, he realised he had a problem. He had left the exact address inside his hotel room, and worse, his phone was dead.
He looked around, hoping he could recognise something—maybe a street name or a familiar building—but nothing helped. He started walking slowly down the street. Everything looked the same: quiet, rich, clean, and unfamiliar.
After walking for about 15 minutes, he decided to knock on a house door and ask for directions. Maybe someone could help him call his cousin. He approached a….Read Full Story Here………
