Burkina Faso partners with African diaspora for national development
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Burkina Faso has advanced its cooperation with the African diaspora by signing a memorandum of understanding with the African Diaspora Development Institute ADDI in Ouagadougou on April 21, 2026. The agreement, presided over by Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, aims to leverage the expertise and resources of Afro-descendants for the country's development. Key initiatives include establishing a microfinance institution to support Burkinabe populations and economic actors, and providing technical and vocational training. The executive director of the National Bureau of Major Projects, Professor Hamidou Sawadogo, stated that ADDI will support Burkina Faso in technical and vocational training, with an immediate donation planned for the Ziniaré reference center. The memorandum also outlines plans for healthcare infrastructure, medical expertise from the diaspora, and technology transfer in Information and Communication Technologies. Additionally, Afro-descendants intend to support agricultural projects to enhance food security. Dr. Arikana Chihombori, President of ADDI, mentioned the establishment of six companies in various sectors, a microfinance project to provide funds for youth entrepreneurship, the construction of a "Wakanda city," and the creation of a football team. She also announced a donation of 1,000 computers to technical and vocational training schools. Minister Traoré emphasized that this partnership contributes to President Captain Ibrahim Tra
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