Burkina Faso Secures 2.5 Trillion CFA Francs from State Budget

Ouagadougou: The Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Aboubacar Nacanabo, announced that Burkina Faso has successfully mobilized 2,500 billion CFA francs as of September 30, 2025, from the state budget while managing to settle 1,200 billion CFA francs of domestic debt. This was revealed at the conclusion of the weekly cabinet meeting held in Ouagadougou.

According to Burkina Information Agency, domestic resources mobilized have surpassed initial forecasts, reaching 105% of the expected amount. This achievement marks an increase of 388 billion CFA francs compared to the same period in 2024. Minister Nacanabo highlighted that this financial performance has enabled the country to allocate nearly 1,200 billion CFA francs towards the settlement of a significant portion of its domestic debt.

Minister Nacanabo expressed optimism about the country's economic outlook, projecting a growth rate of 6.28% by the end of December 2025. He emphasized the positive momentum in the management of public finances, which has contributed to the improved economic performance.