Same people leave him alone to rule his country...
Instill patriotism in his people...Very progressive person
Same people leave him alone to rule his country...
Instill patriotism in his people...Very progressive person
FRANKIE 7 months ago
Since U.S. General Michael Langley, also known as “Black Judas Iscariot,” summoned Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the U.S. Senate, we haven’t heard a single word from the African Union, ECOWAS, or any African leader in his ... read full comment
Since U.S. General Michael Langley, also known as “Black Judas Iscariot,” summoned Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the U.S. Senate, we haven’t heard a single word from the African Union, ECOWAS, or any African leader in his defense.
This silence speaks volumes. It shows that the Western world, Europe and America, could wake up tomorrow, decide to invade Burkina Faso, eliminate Traoré, and the AU or ECOWAS would do absolutely nothing. Just as they did nothing when the West took down African liberation heroes like Gaddafi, Sankara, and Lumumba.
Look at how all of Europe rallied to support Ukraine and Zelensky. That’s the kind of unity and urgency our leaders lack. But I’m not surprised. As Thomas Sankara once said, “He who feeds you controls you.”
We cannot expect the AU or ECOWAS to defend Traoré. Their loyalty lies not with the people, but with their handlers in Paris, London, and Washington.
The West has long assassinated Africa’s boldest, most visionary leaders; those who dared to put African interests first. Yet the AU continues to act as a puppet of the same forces destroying our continent. This is why the imperialists feel bold enough to step onto our soil, exploit our resources, destabilize our countries, and kill our progressive leaders.
But not this time. This time, we will rise.
We will use the power of digital media to protect Traoré and all Pan-African leaders standing for true liberation. We will write, speak, and expose their evil agendas. We will not be silent.
They’ve succeeded in the past, but they will not bring Traoré down. Our voices will echo across social media. Because in this digital age, media is power. And the West knows it. That’s why they flood the internet with propaganda, while secretly orchestrating chaos.
Let’s not sit back. Share this post far and wide. Flood the internet with pro-Traoré messages. Let the world hear us loud and clear.
Joe 7 months ago
No mention of the new colonial master Russia
No mention of the new colonial master Russia
WHAT PROGRESS! 7 months ago
Since he overthrew the previous Abongo boy, he has lost 60% of his country to Jihadists. He now only controls 40%.
Soon he will fibd himself seeking political asylum in Ghana!
Since he overthrew the previous Abongo boy, he has lost 60% of his country to Jihadists. He now only controls 40%.
Soon he will fibd himself seeking political asylum in Ghana!
SHAME ON YOU WHOWEVER YOU ARE. YOU ARE THE AGENT OF THE NEO-COLONIALISTS 7 months ago
Who the heck are you to dictate to a sovereign country on how to manage their country. You have one of the Africans who have sold their birthrights to the colonial masters who want Africa to remain subservient forever
Who the heck are you to dictate to a sovereign country on how to manage their country. You have one of the Africans who have sold their birthrights to the colonial masters who want Africa to remain subservient forever
Joe 7 months ago
Sold to Russia lol
Sold to Russia lol
Bea 7 months ago
China has no democracy and it's thriving. The French fubd terrorists
China has no democracy and it's thriving. The French fubd terrorists
Bea 7 months ago
Don't worry, The 3 men are well protected. Nothing will succeed against them until their work is done. Any nation that messes with them will fall first and fast.
Don't worry, The 3 men are well protected. Nothing will succeed against them until their work is done. Any nation that messes with them will fall first and fast.
Joe 7 months ago
He is goin to Russia
He is goin to Russia
Freewill 7 months ago
These stupid grey headed guys think we dey yesdee ooo. What has democracy done to Africa? What has france done for Burkina? Old crooks are ganging against the man. God don't let this happen to Burkina again.
These stupid grey headed guys think we dey yesdee ooo. What has democracy done to Africa? What has france done for Burkina? Old crooks are ganging against the man. God don't let this happen to Burkina again.
Eddy the King 7 months ago
At his own time he will when he has secured the country from the wickedness of western Countries who only are good in robbing poor African countries .
At his own time he will when he has secured the country from the wickedness of western Countries who only are good in robbing poor African countries .
Joe 7 months ago
But you want their visa
But you want their visa
Akwasi Donkor 7 months ago
GO TO HELL stupid African. Do you know what happened before the west started practicing democracy? Do you think that they reached that level because of democracy? Do you think China will be here now if it was practicing democ ... read full comment
GO TO HELL stupid African. Do you know what happened before the west started practicing democracy? Do you think that they reached that level because of democracy? Do you think China will be here now if it was practicing democracy? Democracy democracy.... someone come and lift the country and because of your stupid democracy thing, another person will come and sell the same country to the Western Countries...
JJ KUFFOUR AKUFO ADDO 7 months ago
What ia democracy? Was Akufo Addo's 8 years democracy?
What ia democracy? Was Akufo Addo's 8 years democracy?
Kk 7 months ago
African democracy ? Tweaaaa leave him alone. Western democracy is not good for poor countries.
African democracy ? Tweaaaa leave him alone. Western democracy is not good for poor countries.
FK 7 months ago
AIGS is a group of dogs and trators.
They are all controlled by the slaves masters to doing their bidding and they are also responsible for the destruction if Africa.
They have their already support for neocolonialism and ... read full comment
AIGS is a group of dogs and trators.
They are all controlled by the slaves masters to doing their bidding and they are also responsible for the destruction if Africa.
They have their already support for neocolonialism and constantly working with them to keep gaining ground in the continent
Kk 7 months ago
The hell with your Nonsensecracy.. since when did the wellbeing of Africans becomes your priority? foolish men and woman...
The hell with your Nonsensecracy.. since when did the wellbeing of Africans becomes your priority? foolish men and woman...
Kk 7 months ago
Like i said and i am just saying, if Mahama fails, the only option left for us to go back to the military rule because we can't afford to have a second coming of the npp. Only God knows what they have in mind this time. A com ... read full comment
Like i said and i am just saying, if Mahama fails, the only option left for us to go back to the military rule because we can't afford to have a second coming of the npp. Only God knows what they have in mind this time. A common pit cost us 58 million dollars under so call human rice/ right lawyer..
bob 7 months ago
AND WHAT HAS DEMOCRATIC RULE DONE FOR AFRICA. PLEASE LEAVE THE GOD SENT MAN ALONE BECAUSE HIS PEOPLE ARE HAPPY. AFTER ALL RHESE YEARS OF DEMOCRACY ,WHAT DID THEY GOT COMPARE TO WHAT HE IS DOING FOR HIS PEOPLE. PLEASE SUPPORT ... read full comment
AND WHAT HAS DEMOCRATIC RULE DONE FOR AFRICA. PLEASE LEAVE THE GOD SENT MAN ALONE BECAUSE HIS PEOPLE ARE HAPPY. AFTER ALL RHESE YEARS OF DEMOCRACY ,WHAT DID THEY GOT COMPARE TO WHAT HE IS DOING FOR HIS PEOPLE. PLEASE SUPPORT HIM. DO NOT JUDGE HIM OR ADD TO WHAT THE GENERAL LANGELEY IS SAYING ABOUT HIM. HE IS JUST A BIG LIAR
Joe 7 months ago
What have marxist military juntas achieved
What have marxist military juntas achieved
Concerned one 7 months ago
Leave the guy alone.What will the so called democratic rule do for his country.
Leave the guy alone.What will the so called democratic rule do for his country.
Tuff 7 months ago
Democracy is for stealing not good for Africa.
Democracy is for stealing not good for Africa.
Kwame Angel 7 months ago
Some Democratic rule! How are you democratic countries doing? Even Donald Trump has abandoned the so-called democracy and turned the Bishops of democracy into an Autocracy.
Some Democratic rule! How are you democratic countries doing? Even Donald Trump has abandoned the so-called democracy and turned the Bishops of democracy into an Autocracy.
Kwame 7 months ago
The same US and her allies who are calling for civilian rule in Burkina Faso are the very people who created the Jihadist problem for her and other Shahalian countries.
The US and her allies used ISIS to overthrow the gover ... read full comment
The same US and her allies who are calling for civilian rule in Burkina Faso are the very people who created the Jihadist problem for her and other Shahalian countries.
The US and her allies used ISIS to overthrow the government of Murmur Gaddafi, Al Bashir, the presidents of Egypt and Tunisia in 2011.
When the jihadist attacked and occupied Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger,what did the US and her allies who brought ISIS to Africa did about it.
These people go to set up fire somewhere than shout that fire is burning.
Joe 7 months ago
France were fighting ISIS
France were fighting ISIS
Kwesi Amonsi 7 months ago
Democracy is a very weak form of government. Leave Ibrahim Traore alone. God will guide him. Democracy my foot. Always begging
Democracy is a very weak form of government. Leave Ibrahim Traore alone. God will guide him. Democracy my foot. Always begging
Slim 7 months ago
AIGS, go to hell!
AIGS, go to hell!
Ghanaba 7 months ago
Nonsense. Has he killed anyone. Democratic rule my foot. Democracy full of corruption. All those criminal leaders in suit must be overthrown by their military. They are all corrupt
Nonsense. Has he killed anyone. Democratic rule my foot. Democracy full of corruption. All those criminal leaders in suit must be overthrown by their military. They are all corrupt
elton 7 months ago
Leave Traore alone to rule his people all u so called experts in whatever field.Where were u when his country men and women were suffering? Have u given enough of your intelligence to your home country?
Leave Traore alone to rule his people all u so called experts in whatever field.Where were u when his country men and women were suffering? Have u given enough of your intelligence to your home country?
Jim 7 months ago
It is a shame there is something like AIGS and yet, there is no semblance of governance in any African country other than corruption, incompetence, nepotism and everything that goes against good governance. What Traore is doi ... read full comment
It is a shame there is something like AIGS and yet, there is no semblance of governance in any African country other than corruption, incompetence, nepotism and everything that goes against good governance. What Traore is doing is governance, to ensure his people are taken care of. AIGS should live this man alone.
ZARGON 7 months ago
i think he should stand as a political candidate. he will win
i think he should stand as a political candidate. he will win
This is why they shouldn't join any exowas or group 7 months ago
Just imagine the nonsense here... Your type of Democracy didn't help them.. They have started something that help them and u want them to stop
Just imagine the nonsense here... Your type of Democracy didn't help them.. They have started something that help them and u want them to stop
judischrislam 7 months ago
Hello everyone,
Please lend me your ears. There is nothing good about democracy. It is the ruling by the mob.
There is what we call the rule of law which any leader must follow. It is this rule of law that so called progre ... read full comment
Hello everyone,
Please lend me your ears. There is nothing good about democracy. It is the ruling by the mob.
There is what we call the rule of law which any leader must follow. It is this rule of law that so called progressives wrapped this crazy one democracy around and sell it to nations.
When there is a problem the method of obtaining its correct solution is very paramont. Sometimes it has to be harsh and unconventional. Bukina has a problem of stagnationat all levels and the people are frustrated. It takes brute force to yank out this canker of stagnation.
President Trump is doing the same thing in the USA when it was discovered that the US is cheated out in the world trade agreement. His approach is harsh but it is in the right direction. Now Nations have come to realize that they have to play by the books. Very soon they will have to sit down with him to negotiate. Eventhough it bringing some hardships to US citizens but with time they will realize that Trump was right.
The so called academicians shouting democracy don't even understand and don't know how to rule. They should have gone in to observe what Captain Traore is doing and his style of leadership. Great societies are not built on the shoulders of democracy but on harsh realities of life and how these realities are tackled. Great societies are build on the shoulders of " Benevolent Dictators" That is the type of leaders Africa need and not weaklings.
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 7 months ago
Fools!!! Go and live in Burkina Faso and espouse your senseless guidelines and nonsense. Kwasiaa4 buuluubuuluuu.
Fools!!! Go and live in Burkina Faso and espouse your senseless guidelines and nonsense. Kwasiaa4 buuluubuuluuu.
Ataa Obeng site 19 Tema 7 months ago
Democracy is not good for the African continent, all those calling for democracy are thieves and corrupt politicians, what did democracy do for Burkina Faso apart from licking the boots of France what next ?
Democracy is not good for the African continent, all those calling for democracy are thieves and corrupt politicians, what did democracy do for Burkina Faso apart from licking the boots of France what next ?
.com 7 months ago
There can never be effective democracy and development if there is no proper security in-place.
There can never be effective democracy and development if there is no proper security in-place.
ROGUE MESSIAH 7 months ago
Everywhere around the world people are becoming fed up with democracy because it allows people to be voted into power on the basis of lies and false promises.
Everywhere around the world people are becoming fed up with democracy because it allows people to be voted into power on the basis of lies and false promises.
Gregory's Newsletter 7 months ago
Why does the educated African elite fail to comprehend that so-called European system of Democratic rule is nothing but a opportunity for the elite rich European parties to rule the poor Europeans and the democracy they lay o ... read full comment
Why does the educated African elite fail to comprehend that so-called European system of Democratic rule is nothing but a opportunity for the elite rich European parties to rule the poor Europeans and the democracy they lay on the global South nations is nothing more than proxy rule by the Europeans leaders to suck the African nations through their brainwashed educated African slaves like the AIGS, ECOWAS and the African union. I asked this question the great empires did they have ruler king or queen who laid out the plans for that nation or did they have democracy, Mansu Musa and the great African leaders did proclaim democracy or was it a ruler and a government that made African nations supreme in the entire world, was king Solomon nation a democracy?, the present nations of African peninsula of Africa- UAE, Arabia, Dubai, Quwait, Oman have visionary rulers and with the exception of Yemen who bought into the scam called Democracy divided and destroyed are they.
Eddie Grant the Guyanese British musician called you perfectly " BLACK SKIN BLUE EYED BOY" still a willing slave of the europeans, you always end in disgrace. AES are Muslim nations upon tahweed and guidance of the Quran, first tell your household that democracy is ruled in your home and see how evil and dysfunctional your wife's and children will be.
SON OF SAVUNDRA 7 months ago
People`s eyes are now opening. The world is now understanding democracy as a farce conjured up by the political elite.
People`s eyes are now opening. The world is now understanding democracy as a farce conjured up by the political elite.
Mimi 7 months ago
If I may ask, why is it that nobody is talking about African exploitation? Without africa the rest of the world would not survive for a year, the western world cannot survive without coffee and cocoa for a whole year. They bu ... read full comment
If I may ask, why is it that nobody is talking about African exploitation? Without africa the rest of the world would not survive for a year, the western world cannot survive without coffee and cocoa for a whole year. They buy these things from us for peanuts and go and make thousands of dollars out of it. The minerals in Africa belongs to African. We are tired of taking advantage of us all these years.
Demo what? You mean democracy? or demon- crazy? Now Trump is bypassing congress, ignoring the judiciary and not respecting the constitution to rule America with something they call executive order. So what do you call this? Democracy or demon-crazy. And is the so called AIGS not calling him out. You guys should stop the hypocrisy and the nonsense and let the young man be. Who made you guys king makers?
Democrazy 7 months ago
Western democracy does not work in Africa - look at Nigeria, Ghana as poor examples
Western democracy does not work in Africa - look at Nigeria, Ghana as poor examples
Tail light 7 months ago
It’s funny to read from senseless people who don’t care about the welfare of Africans denial their citizens both healthcare and education and not forget employment and it’s citizens seek greener pastures abroad and thes ... read full comment
It’s funny to read from senseless people who don’t care about the welfare of Africans denial their citizens both healthcare and education and not forget employment and it’s citizens seek greener pastures abroad and these senseless talking nonsense steals the continent money ship abroad and go for loans and the money were loan back to them for higher interest payments and they get the got to talk nonsense about Burkina Faso.These senseless people should tell Mahama to restore democratic rule and stop his senseless dictatorship he is practicing in Ghana.
Good Governance 7 months ago
Leave the Burkina Faso alone, what is the purpose of democracy? Is it not a system of governance? How have this system helped Africa? It’s a breeding system for corruption by the leadership of the people we vote for without ... read full comment
Leave the Burkina Faso alone, what is the purpose of democracy? Is it not a system of governance? How have this system helped Africa? It’s a breeding system for corruption by the leadership of the people we vote for without accountability.
African countries needs to formulate their own system of governance that suits them not a system that has been introduced to us not considering its effects on us.
Look at countries that have their own system of governance and see their progress. China, Russia , the Middle East countries and now Burkina Faso all these countries are progressing and are developing in their own pace not waiting for the father of democracy to give them a pass mark because they changed power from one political party to the other without incident.
Until the day Africans will awaken from our slumber and to take bold steps to bring positive changes to our countries we will continue to become slaves to our father of democracy.
It’s as if our leaders don’t see what’s happening, how on earth is the continent of raw materials so poor that some people sleep without food and others can’t get healthcare and portable water to drink yet countries who have not even 1 raw material in Europe are living comfortably lives that attract our youth to die traveling to those countries for improved living conditions.
I am an NPP man but will support the NDC to bring anything that can bring positive change to Ghanaians.
Old laws that are not beneficial to Ghanaians should be abolished, the transfer or mining of our resources should be stopped immediately and new negotiations be made . Any foreign company that doesn’t accept our new terms will risk no renewal of agreements after the current expires.
The NDC government should form a non partisan, non political committee that will oversee and agreements signed between the government of Ghana and foreign companies.
Ghana should be for Ghanaian citizens and not as tenants in our own country.
Greed and corruption should come to an end.
Give the youth of Ghana a future and hope not hand outs , not betting better funding for entrepreneuring ventures.
Ghanaian youth are not lazy but hungry and when they see they are well taken care of there will be no more fighting .
We want positive change.
Long Live Ghana
KofSam 7 months ago
Please leave Captain Traore alone and let him govern his people without any interference from AIGS .
Captain Troare does not need to follow an adopted, western democracy. Africa has to craft their own form of government tha ... read full comment
Please leave Captain Traore alone and let him govern his people without any interference from AIGS .
Captain Troare does not need to follow an adopted, western democracy. Africa has to craft their own form of government that will be ideal for our people.
He has performed better than any of his democratically appointed counterparts. Please leave him alone.
Bea 7 months ago
Voting isn't democracy
Democracy is when the majority agree with their leaders. It can come as a vote or a coup. Democracy in western terms is allowing the west to do whatever they want.
Voting isn't democracy
Democracy is when the majority agree with their leaders. It can come as a vote or a coup. Democracy in western terms is allowing the west to do whatever they want.
Bastie the Emperor of Kumasi 7 months ago
mo ye mmoa papapapa. is the blackman cursed or? When France was looting and stealing from them, you never voiced out. Return the Euros you've collected from Macron, the small boy shagging his grandmother.
Compare the "moth ... read full comment
mo ye mmoa papapapa. is the blackman cursed or? When France was looting and stealing from them, you never voiced out. Return the Euros you've collected from Macron, the small boy shagging his grandmother.
Compare the "motherfucker" Macron to Ibrahim Traore who doesn't abrewa tw3
Patricia 7 months ago
How long did JJ stay in power till he turned into a civilian president? Leave Traore alone.
How long did JJ stay in power till he turned into a civilian president? Leave Traore alone.
Same people leave him alone to rule his country...
Instill patriotism in his people...Very progressive person
Since U.S. General Michael Langley, also known as “Black Judas Iscariot,” summoned Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the U.S. Senate, we haven’t heard a single word from the African Union, ECOWAS, or any African leader in his ...
read full comment
No mention of the new colonial master Russia
Since he overthrew the previous Abongo boy, he has lost 60% of his country to Jihadists. He now only controls 40%.
Soon he will fibd himself seeking political asylum in Ghana!
Who the heck are you to dictate to a sovereign country on how to manage their country. You have one of the Africans who have sold their birthrights to the colonial masters who want Africa to remain subservient forever
Sold to Russia lol
China has no democracy and it's thriving. The French fubd terrorists
Don't worry, The 3 men are well protected. Nothing will succeed against them until their work is done. Any nation that messes with them will fall first and fast.
He is goin to Russia
These stupid grey headed guys think we dey yesdee ooo. What has democracy done to Africa? What has france done for Burkina? Old crooks are ganging against the man. God don't let this happen to Burkina again.
At his own time he will when he has secured the country from the wickedness of western Countries who only are good in robbing poor African countries .
But you want their visa
GO TO HELL stupid African. Do you know what happened before the west started practicing democracy? Do you think that they reached that level because of democracy? Do you think China will be here now if it was practicing democ ...
read full comment
What ia democracy? Was Akufo Addo's 8 years democracy?
African democracy ? Tweaaaa leave him alone. Western democracy is not good for poor countries.
AIGS is a group of dogs and trators.
They are all controlled by the slaves masters to doing their bidding and they are also responsible for the destruction if Africa.
They have their already support for neocolonialism and ...
read full comment
The hell with your Nonsensecracy.. since when did the wellbeing of Africans becomes your priority? foolish men and woman...
Like i said and i am just saying, if Mahama fails, the only option left for us to go back to the military rule because we can't afford to have a second coming of the npp. Only God knows what they have in mind this time. A com ...
read full comment
AND WHAT HAS DEMOCRATIC RULE DONE FOR AFRICA. PLEASE LEAVE THE GOD SENT MAN ALONE BECAUSE HIS PEOPLE ARE HAPPY. AFTER ALL RHESE YEARS OF DEMOCRACY ,WHAT DID THEY GOT COMPARE TO WHAT HE IS DOING FOR HIS PEOPLE. PLEASE SUPPORT ...
read full comment
What have marxist military juntas achieved
Leave the guy alone.What will the so called democratic rule do for his country.
Democracy is for stealing not good for Africa.
Some Democratic rule! How are you democratic countries doing? Even Donald Trump has abandoned the so-called democracy and turned the Bishops of democracy into an Autocracy.
The same US and her allies who are calling for civilian rule in Burkina Faso are the very people who created the Jihadist problem for her and other Shahalian countries.
The US and her allies used ISIS to overthrow the gover ...
read full comment
France were fighting ISIS
Democracy is a very weak form of government. Leave Ibrahim Traore alone. God will guide him. Democracy my foot. Always begging
AIGS, go to hell!
Nonsense. Has he killed anyone. Democratic rule my foot. Democracy full of corruption. All those criminal leaders in suit must be overthrown by their military. They are all corrupt
Leave Traore alone to rule his people all u so called experts in whatever field.Where were u when his country men and women were suffering? Have u given enough of your intelligence to your home country?
It is a shame there is something like AIGS and yet, there is no semblance of governance in any African country other than corruption, incompetence, nepotism and everything that goes against good governance. What Traore is doi ...
read full comment
i think he should stand as a political candidate. he will win
Just imagine the nonsense here... Your type of Democracy didn't help them.. They have started something that help them and u want them to stop
Hello everyone,
Please lend me your ears. There is nothing good about democracy. It is the ruling by the mob.
There is what we call the rule of law which any leader must follow. It is this rule of law that so called progre ...
read full comment
Fools!!! Go and live in Burkina Faso and espouse your senseless guidelines and nonsense. Kwasiaa4 buuluubuuluuu.
Democracy is not good for the African continent, all those calling for democracy are thieves and corrupt politicians, what did democracy do for Burkina Faso apart from licking the boots of France what next ?
There can never be effective democracy and development if there is no proper security in-place.
Everywhere around the world people are becoming fed up with democracy because it allows people to be voted into power on the basis of lies and false promises.
Why does the educated African elite fail to comprehend that so-called European system of Democratic rule is nothing but a opportunity for the elite rich European parties to rule the poor Europeans and the democracy they lay o ...
read full comment
People`s eyes are now opening. The world is now understanding democracy as a farce conjured up by the political elite.
If I may ask, why is it that nobody is talking about African exploitation? Without africa the rest of the world would not survive for a year, the western world cannot survive without coffee and cocoa for a whole year. They bu ...
read full comment
Western democracy does not work in Africa - look at Nigeria, Ghana as poor examples
It’s funny to read from senseless people who don’t care about the welfare of Africans denial their citizens both healthcare and education and not forget employment and it’s citizens seek greener pastures abroad and thes ...
read full comment
Leave the Burkina Faso alone, what is the purpose of democracy? Is it not a system of governance? How have this system helped Africa? It’s a breeding system for corruption by the leadership of the people we vote for without ...
read full comment
Please leave Captain Traore alone and let him govern his people without any interference from AIGS .
Captain Troare does not need to follow an adopted, western democracy. Africa has to craft their own form of government tha ...
read full comment
Voting isn't democracy
Democracy is when the majority agree with their leaders. It can come as a vote or a coup. Democracy in western terms is allowing the west to do whatever they want.
mo ye mmoa papapapa. is the blackman cursed or? When France was looting and stealing from them, you never voiced out. Return the Euros you've collected from Macron, the small boy shagging his grandmother.
Compare the "moth ...
read full comment
How long did JJ stay in power till he turned into a civilian president? Leave Traore alone.
Democracy is key