Burkina Faso: The Land of Honest People under the era of President Ibrahim Traoré
Upon assuming power, Transitional President Ibrahim Traoré injected a new energy into the entire country by presenting a fresh vision—one that seeks to sever ties that keep the nation in a state of dependency for the benefit of imperialists.
This decision has had significant repercussions, particularly in the area of security.
Following the termination of the military agreement with the French army, there was a noticeable resurgence of terrorist activities marked by unprecedented atrocities.
However, the MPSR quickly managed to control the situation by equipping the FDS and VDP with new military hardware, thanks to agreements with other credible partners.
With the acquisition of these new military resources, terrorists are being relentlessly pursued day and night.
Current reports from the front lines suggest that the end of terrorism may be near, although the threat from imperialists and their local collaborators remains.
Economically, Burkina Faso has seen innovative changes. President Ibrahim Traoré recently laid the foundation stone for a textile factory for the Burkinabe Armed Forces (TEXFORCES-BF), marking a step towards the country’s industrialization.
Additionally, a tomato processing plant is under construction, initiated by the Agency for the Promotion of Community Entrepreneurship, established on February 8, 2023, to promote community enterprises through popular shareholding.
Under President Traoré’s leadership, Burkinabe farmers receive state assistance with the provision of tractors and agricultural inputs.
For the first time, wheat cultivation is being tested with promising results.
In the mining sector, President Traoré plans to equip the country with a gold refinery, construction of which began last November. This refinery will have an annual production capacity of 150 tons of 99.99% pure gold, approximately 400 kg per day, and will create 100 direct jobs and 5,000 indirect jobs.
In less than two years, the transition led by President Ibrahim Traoré has achieved what a conventional civilian government could not in five years.
Consequently, the Burkinabe people have a crucial duty to recognize the reality and make a choice in the nation’s interest. This choice is none other than the extension of the transition period.
Neil Camara
