Botswana Prez Duma Boko's Military Look Goes Viral; Netizens Call “Traoré Effect”

Botswana Prez Duma Boko's Military Look Goes Viral; Netizens Call “Traoré Effect”| Firstpost Africa

Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, just made waves with a bold new public look in military fatigues instead of the usual suit. The viral video shows him attending official events in full combat-style gear, sparking a flood of online reactions. Viewers can’t stop talking about the so-called “Traoré Effect”, likening his attire to Burkina Faso’s junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, famous for his militant wardrobe and anti-Western stance. Is this just a stylistic statement or a symbolic shift in African leadership? Watch as the continent’s fashion and power dynamics collide, reshaping how leaders present themselves in the modern age.