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Burkinabe Association in Nebraska elects new leadership, aims to boost peace efforts and investments in Burkina Faso
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The Association of Burkinabe in Nebraska ABN elected a new leadership body on Sunday, April 19, 2026, during a general assembly. The gathering aimed to strengthen fraternal and solidarity ties among compatriots and discuss the situation in Burkina Faso. Simon Marco Kabor茅 was elected president for a two-year term, supported by Moussa Tiemtor茅 as vice-president and Ibrahim Gansonr茅 as secretary general. The new 18-member executive committee plans to reinforce unity, fraternity, and solidarity within the Burkinabe diaspora in Nebraska, promote members' socio-economic and cultural development, and foster relations between Burkinabe and other communities. The team also intends to promote Burkinabe culture and traditions in Nebraska, support Burkinabe businesses in the state, and contribute to peace efforts and encourage investments in Burkina Faso. Additionally, the new leadership will work to consolidate the achievements of previous committees to strengthen cohesion and generate new initiatives for the ABN's objectives during its 2026-2028 mandate.
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