Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s leading newspapers are prominently featuring the national situation this Wednesday, focusing on the upcoming meeting between President Ibrahim Traoré and the country’s active forces scheduled for Thursday, and the strategic redirection of financing towards growth poles using domestic resources. The public newspaper, Sidwaya, headlines with the reorientation of growth pole financing to emphasize endogenous resources.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Dr. Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélem de Tambela, the head of government, presided over the annual session of the growth pole steering committee this Tuesday in Ouagadougou. The session underscored the country’s desire to gain greater autonomy and control over its development at political, economic, and social levels.
Le Pays also covered this topic, highlighting the Minister of Finance, Dr. Aboubacar Nacanabo’s view that these growth poles represent significant business opportunities. They are seen as crucial for fostering private sector involvement, promoting development, creating jobs, and supporting government initiatives.
The direct engagement between President Traoré and various societal groups, set to take place at the Ouaga 2000 sports palace, was also noted across multiple dailies, including L’Observateur Paalga and Sidwaya. These interactions demonstrate the president’s intention to closely listen to the concerns and suggestions of the Burkinabe people. L’Observateur Paalga specifically mentions that President Traoré is expected to outline his vision for the next five years during this meeting.
Sidwaya further reports on international aspects of Burkina Faso’s development strategy. A notable mention is the reaffirmation of support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following a meeting between the Prime Minister and Abebe Aemro Selassie, the director of the Africa department at the IMF. The discussion, held on July 9, 2024, was lauded for its depth, focusing on the nation’s development priorities.