Burkina Faso presidency warns against fraudulent versions of the Popular Progressive Revolution Manifesto
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The Directorate of Communication and Public Relations of the Presidency of Faso issued a formal notice on May 1, 2026, regarding the illegal distribution of physical and digital versions of the Popular Progressive Revolution RPP Manifesto. The directorate noted that ill-intentioned individuals are circulating these versions, which contain defective content and are potentially subject to manipulation, distortion, or modification. The public is warned that anyone involved in such fraudulent or sabotage activities will face severe penalties. The official distribution points for the manifesto are located in Ouagadougou at the National Archives south side of Azala茂 Hotel Ind茅pendance, Koulouba district and the headquarters of 脡ditions Sidwaya. Copies are also available at the Bobo-Dioulasso Governorship for the Guiriko region and the regional directorate of 脡ditions Sidwaya. In other regions, distribution is handled by the various governorships.
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