Ouagadougou: In a recent ordinary session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traore, President of the Transition and Head of State, the Burkinabe government has authorized a special operation aimed at recovering debts from financing funds under the Ministry of Youth and Employment.
According to Burkina Information Agency, acting as the government spokesperson, the Council addressed various issues, including the adoption of a preliminary draft law by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralization, and Security. This law establishes conditions for the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners and nationals, aligning with the current security context and international conventions. Divisional Police Commissioner Mahamadou Sana, the Minister Delegate in charge of Security, noted that the law includes clarifications of concepts and considerations for migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and asylum.
Another significant development was the creation of an elite unit called the “Special Intervention Group of the National Police.” This unit is designed to provide an effective response to internal security threats.
On the economic front, the Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Foresight, Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo, reported an improvement in the State treasury as of September 30, 2023, with increased collections and normal expenditure execution.
A critical announcement came from the Minister of Sports, Youth, and Employment, Dr. Boubakar Savadogo, regarding the special operation to recover debts from the ministry’s financing funds. The Employment Promotion Support Fund (FAPE), Youth Initiatives Support Fund (FAIJ), and Informal Sector Support Fund (FAJI) have experienced high rates of unrecovered debts over their more than twenty years of operation. These debts total nearly 22 billion CFA francs, affecting over 30,000 individuals. Dr. Savadogo appealed to all debt holders to take steps towards repayment, emphasizing the importance of this operation for the financial health and efficacy of these key government funds.