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Burkina Faso: President Traoré hails progress work at Bobo-Dioulasso, Ouagadougou

OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has expressed satisfaction following his official visit to Bobo-Dioulasso from 21 to 24 May 2025, highlighting major investments aimed at boosting national development and self-sufficiency. In a statement released at the conclusion of the four-day mission, on Saturday, President Traoré detailed the delivery of agro-pastoral equipment…

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Burkina Faso unveils 104 billion FCFA investment to boost agriculture

OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkinabe government has launched the 2025–2026 agricultural initiative in southwestern Bobo-Dioulasso, distributing substantial consignment of agricultural, livestock, and fishery inputs and equipment valued at 104 billion. According to WAVN, the initiative is part of the government’s strategy to modernise farming practices and enhance national food production. The support package includes 608 tractors,…

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Fake AI Video: How BBC journalist spreads misinformation on Capt Ibrahim Traore

Collins Nabiswa, a Kenyan journalist working for ‘BBC Monitoring’ and ‘BBC Disinformation’ has falsely claimed that a speech by Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré, which is being circulated online is a “fake AI video.” Readily available video evidence confirms that the speech did in fact, take place in Ouagadougou on May 23, 2024. Nabiswa alleged the video circulating on social media,…

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Mixed Reactions as Ghana Grants Exemptions for Captain Ibrahim Traore’s Inauguration Appearance

Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian government’s decision to make special exemptions for Captain Ibrahim Traore, the leader of Burkina Faso, to attend President John Mahama’s inauguration has sparked heated debate on social media. While some critics condemned the accommodations, others highlighted the extraordinary security challenges Traore faces as justification for the measures. Captain Traore, who has…

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Captain Traore Commissions $12m Tomato Processing Factory in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Transition President, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has launched the country’s first tomato processing plant in Bobo-Dioulasso, a landmark step aimed at tackling post-harvest losses and improving agricultural productivity. The $12 million (7.5 billion CFA francs) facility will transform surplus tomatoes into processed goods, supporting local farmers and creating economic opportunities. The plant,…

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