https://en.sputniknews.africa/20260805/1088097077.html

Burkinabe President Urges Citizens to Build 'Genuine Independence' as Nation Marks 66 Years

Burkinabe President Urges Citizens to Build 'Genuine Independence' as Nation Marks 66 Years

Sputnik Africa

Burkinabe President Urges Citizens to Build 'Genuine Independence' as Nation Marks 66 YearsThe hopes raised by Burkina Faso's independence quickly turned into... 05.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

2026-08-05T16:17+0200

2026-08-05T16:17+0200

2026-08-05T16:24+0200

sputnik africa

https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07ea/08/05/1088096918_0:0:1281:721_1920x0_80_0_0_a04f36522c11585ed9d852f988dcb2a0.jpg

Burkinabe President Urges Citizens to Build 'Genuine Independence' as Nation Marks 66 YearsThe hopes raised by Burkina Faso's independence quickly turned into "a complete illusion," characterized by "persistent maneuvers of domination and predation" over the country's resources that kept the people in poverty and insecurity, President Ibrahim Traore declared. Thus, Burkina Faso is now in a "war of liberation" and an "urgent quest for full sovereignty," Traore said, commending the "unwavering determination" of the fighting forces to restore the country's dignity and integrity."Today, this date reminds us of our role and our collective duty to commit ourselves firmly to building a new, dignified, truly free, independent, and sovereign Burkina Faso," Traore urged.He also paid heartfelt tribute to predecessors who "braved the dictates of neocolonialism" and made the ultimate sacrifice for the defense of the homeland.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

2026

News

en_EN

sputnik africa