African descendants receive permanent residency cards in Burkina Faso
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Around twenty African descendants officially received their permanent residency cards in Burkina Faso during a dinner on April 20, 2026. This ceremony followed an inaugural conference held earlier that day on the theme "Colonization and the perpetuation of colonial systems," giving the event historical and political significance. The ceremony, presided over by the Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Stella Eldine Kabré/Kaboré, highlighted the Burkinabe authorities' desire to strengthen ties with the African diaspora. Minister Kabré/Kaboré stated, "You are no longer visitors, you are one of us," emphasizing that the card symbolizes belonging and mutual commitment, and is just the first step in the process. Among the beneficiaries, Wilton Georges McDonald, a lawyer and member of the African Diaspora Development Institute ADDI, expressed that this recognition is a personal and professional turning point. He plans to contribute to Burkina Faso's economic development through investment, stating, "My work will be to bring investment here and elevate Burkina, my new home." Joshua Maponga also shared his enthusiasm, viewing the act as transcending national borders and making Burkina Faso a source of pride, embodying a pan-African vision of unity and sovereignty. Arikana Chihombori, president of the African Diaspora Development Institute ADDI, praised the initiative as a major step in bringing Africa and its diaspora closer, encouraging investment from beneficiaries. This initiativ
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