In this 2019 viral clip, Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister Of Italy holds up a CFA franc bank note, describing it as a “colonial currency” that France printed for 14 African countries, including Burkino Faso, and used it to “exploit the resources of these nations” … until now…
Since assuming power in September 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has implemented a series of significant reforms and initiatives in Burkina Faso including:
* Cleared Burkina Faso’s external debt of $4.7 BILLION
* Currency Initiative: Initiated plans for a new regional currency to replace the CFA franc, promoting economic independence.
* Inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities.
* Free Education: Declared education free for all citizens, covering levels from primary to university.
* Emergency Medical Services: Launched the Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) to provide free emergency healthcare nationwide.
* Established two tomato processing plants, the first in the country.
* Built the nation’s second cotton processing plant and opened the first National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing.
* Dairy Industry: Opened Burkina Faso’s first dairy factory, producing a range of dairy products.
* Automotive Industry: Inaugurated the country’s first electric car brand and assembly plant.
* Reduced salaries of ministers and parliamentarians by 30%.
* Increased salaries of civil servants by 50%.
* Debt Management: Paid off local debts to stabilize the economy.
* Judicial Reforms: Banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts, replacing them with traditional Burkinabé attire to promote cultural identity.
* Alliance Formation: Formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation and reduce Western influence.
* Military Restructuring: Created 25 Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) to enhance mobility and effectiveness against insurgents.
* Expelled French troops and diplomats
* Agricultural Revolution: Introduced new farming program for prisoners
AND SO MUCH MORE THAT WE CANT FIT IN ONE CAPTION
We stand with Captain Ibrahim Traoré
