Burkina Faso President Ibrahim says West Should Clean Up Their Own Toxic Trash and Stop Dumping It in Africa! Waste Management is a National priority to stop disease and sickness!
In a move that sets him apart from many African leaders, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the President of Burkina Faso, has prioritized the well-being of his people by purchasing garbage trucks to manage waste across the country. Instead of indulging in luxurious properties abroad, he has chosen to invest in essential infrastructure that directly benefits Burkinabé citizens. This decision reflects his commitment to improving public health, cleanliness, and the overall environment in Burkina Faso. Watch this video to learn more about how Captain Traoré is leading by example and putting his country first.
In Burkina Faso, trees are disappearing, and garbage is forming mountains. A Burkinabe engineer found a solution that works for the trees and against the garbage — green charcoal, produced from waste, used for cooking while preserving the forest. Between 2018 and 2020, European nations compelled 17 coastal West African countries to receive more than 6.9 million tons of plastic waste. Nigeria was responsible for 4.7 million tons annually, with 60% originating from European nations. Only 20% of this waste was generated within a 30 km radius of the coast, and the majority of it ultimately found its way into the ocean.
Tucked away in the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso is an overlooked treasure, bordered by its more famous coastal neighbors. West Africans are widely known for their warmth, but the Burkinabé people have a special claim to being the most welcoming. The name Burkina Faso itself loosely translates to "land of the honorable/incorruptible people." The country's wildlife is remarkably varied, home to elephants, hippos, buffaloes, monkeys, lions, crocodiles, giraffes, and antelopes.
Burkina Faso offers much to its citizens in West Africa. The nation aims to improve the lives of its 22.6 million Burkinabés by building infrastructure that is not dependent on foreign investment or increased tourism, but rather focuses on sustainability, African-led development, and the use of African resources to foster self-determination. Under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traore, government leaders are dedicated to achieving the country's sustainable development goals. Prioritizing African agency and ensuring that the nation's wealth, particularly its abundant gold and uranium, benefits the ordinary people is crucial, as Burkina Faso has historically been subjected to the exploitation of its resources by Western entities.
At present, the majority of chemicals utilized in industry, agriculture, and for human and animal health in the country are imported and remain unregulated. For instance, a study conducted by the Ministry responsible for Scientific Research revealed that 95% of pesticide distributors in the far west of Burkina Faso lack the necessary approval from the appropriate technical authorities.
Burkina Faso is spearheading a sustainable waste management initiative that promises to create jobs across various industries, thereby enhancing economic diversity and resilience. The success of this initiative, which aims to improve the nation and the quality of life for all its citizens, hinges on public support. It is crucial that equitable and inclusive services are available to everyone, regardless of whether they reside in urban or rural areas. Traore is establishing a formidable precedent for other African leaders and is motivating the continent's youth to pursue positions of power to effect genuine change, rather than endorsing leaders who merely serve as intermediaries for foreign interests, essentially acting as well-dressed custodians who manage the aftermath of foreign interventions in African economies in return for residences in Europe.
The interim parliament of Burkina Faso has approved a traditional loan agreement worth €45.7 million with the Export-Import Bank of China. This funding will be utilized for the construction of the Donsin solar power plant and its associated electricity storage system. While the USA is focused on rescuing the declining Big Oil industry, the rest of the world is increasingly embracing sustainable practices to combat global warming, diseases, and resource depletion. The project, authorized by the Council of Ministers on February 9, 2024, under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, involves the installation of a 25 MWp solar power plant at the Donsin airport site in the Loumbila district of central Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the plant will incorporate a 5 MW/20 MWh battery storage system for electricity.
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