Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, met on Friday in Ouagadougou with nearly 700 Afro-descendants exhorting them to fight to protect the dignity of black people all over the world.
The Afro-descendants were from Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean who are in Burkina Faso for the “Welcome Home” event.
President Traoré emphasised the Pan-African and universal significance of Burkina Faso’s struggle against neocolonialism.
“We do not fight for Burkina Faso alone; we fight for Africa. We fight for Black humanity, for the dignity of Africa, and for the well-being of our people,” he stated.
He described the country’s struggle as enduring and liberating, calling it a pursuit of the “real and total liberation of Black humanity”, and urged Afro-descendants and freedom-loving peoples to unite against imperialism.
Concrete measures to facilitate return
Addressing the group he called “700 ambassadors of Burkina Faso”, Traoré announced a tangible step to ease their settlement: “Regarding the permanent residence card, we have decided to remove the previous financial requirement,” he said.
The president also outlined investment opportunities in Burkina Faso, promising support to investors willing to contribute to the country’s development in key sectors.
Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, speaking on behalf of the delegation, praised the initiative, recognising Captain Traoré as the first contemporary head of state to make an official call for a “return to roots.”
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