Ouagadougou: In a recent address to investors, the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, highlighted Burkina Faso as the sole viable option for secure investments in Africa. The announcement was made in the context of the Popular Progressive Revolution, which the President has been implementing over the past three years, aimed at ensuring a safe investment environment through robust legal frameworks and a stringent anti-corruption campaign.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Captain Traore made his remarks on Friday evening in Ouagadougou during the inaugural investment forum in Burkina Faso. The event attracted numerous foreign investors, despite negative portrayals of the country by Western media. Captain Traore expressed his appreciation for the investors’ willingness to overlook these portrayals and explore the investment potential in Burkina Faso.
The President emphasized the forum’s role in clarifying the revolutionary vision steering Burkina Faso’s governance. He condemned previous governa
nce failures characterized by corruption, bureaucratic delays, and administrative barriers that deterred investors. Captain Traore assured attendees that these issues have been resolved, promoting a transparent and efficient investment process.
Additionally, President Traore revealed that new legal measures have been established to protect both national and foreign investments. He described the Revolution as a popular movement safeguarding all contributors to the country’s development. In closing, he urged economic partners to actively engage in shaping a sovereign and prosperous Burkina Faso.