From Streets to Screens: A Coup Through Local Eyes
Burkina Faso’s January 24 military takeover sent shockwaves across West Africa. Soldiers ousted President Roch Kabore, closed borders, and dissolved the government—all in a day. But what’s life really like during a coup? Stringer Yuan Jianglei shares his story. 🎥
'The streets emptied like someone hit pause on a video game,' Yuan told us. Checkpoints popped up overnight, internet access flickered, and supermarkets saw panic-buying—especially for rice and fuel. 💸 Residents now face 30% price hikes for staples, with hospitals reporting medicine shortages.
But here’s the twist: Despite the chaos, some markets reopened within 48 hours. 'People adapt fast,' Yuan says. 'You see teens trading TikTok dance videos offline—like cultural resistance through memes.' 🕺📲
With borders still closed and regional ECOWAS leaders *urging calm*, Burkinabés wait for clarity. Will this coup follow Mali’s 2020 playbook? Stay tuned.
