Burkina Faso launches major economic sovereignty project with Ouaga inter rehabilitation
In a significant move toward economic sovereignty, Burkina Faso has embarked on a major rehabilitation of its key economic platforms, including Ouaga Inter. This initiative, with an estimated cost of 82.5 billion CFA Francs (2025-2028), is a strategic effort to reclaim control over vital national infrastructure.
The project is framed not just as a technical upgrade, but as a decisive political act to build a self-reliant and resilient economy.
By taking charge of its logistical hubs, the country aims to transition from being a mere transit corridor for foreign interests to becoming a central actor in regional trade.
The government is spearheading a new governance model for the project, emphasizing rigorous planning, the mobilization of local resources, and the involvement of national volunteers and community organizations in the management of the sites.
Modernizing the Ouaga Inter platform is expected to streamline trade, reduce logistical costs, and, crucially, liberate the national economy from its chronic dependence on foreign infrastructure.
In a continent seeking to break from inherited economic models, Burkina Faso’s project is being presented as a concrete step toward tangible, self-determined development.
Olivier TOE
