🇧🇫In 2022 when Ibrahim Traore came to power, only 9% of Burkinabes had access to clean drinking water, and i will not entirely blame past governments, as terrorist group were destroying the water processing facilities.

4500 Burkinabe children were dying of Water borne disease every year up until 2022.

In less than 3 years in power, over 50% of Burkinabes now have continuous access to clean drinking water.

That is a leadership that has proven itself worthy of the people's support, not the Western imposed ones..

Key Achievements Under Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré:

1. Declared local languages as official, replacing French.

2. Boosted national GDP from $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

3. Cleared all domestic debts owed by the country.

4. Rejected financial aid and loans from the IMF and World Bank.

5. Prohibited French military operations and expelled French troops from Burkinabe soil.

6. Shut down French media outlets operating within the country.

7. Renamed streets previously bearing names of French colonial figures.

8. Slashed ministerial and parliamentary salaries by 30%.

9. Raised civil servants' salaries by 50%.

10. Distributed over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 714 motorcycles, and various tools to support farmers.

11. Supplied improved seeds and agricultural inputs to boost farm productivity.

12. Increased rice production from 280,000 metric tonnes (2022) to 326,000 metric tonnes (2024).

13. Grew tomato output from 315,000 metric tonnes (2022) to 360,000 metric tonnes (2024).

14. Constructed a second national cotton processing plant—previously, only one existed.

15. Launched the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local growers.

16. Established Burkina Faso’s first two tomato processing factories.

17. Opened a cutting-edge gold mine in 2023 and ended the export of unrefined gold to Europe.

18. Abolished the use of colonial-style British wigs and gowns in courts, replacing them with traditional Burkinabe dress.

19. Prioritized cultural identity by phasing out colonial influences and embracing local customs and attire.

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Isheu Ibrahim Jadda, a vocal critic of Nigeria’s former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, was arrested in Gashua, Yobe State, on Friday and detained overnight before being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Damaturu on Saturday morning. His arrest is allegedly linked to his comments regarding a controversial ₦5,730,000,000 (five billion, seven hundred thirty million Naira) water project in Gashua.

The Federal Executive Council had approved ₦3,510,000,000 (three billion, five hundred ten million Naira) for two water projects in Gashua, aimed at extending water supply services and upgrading existing water works. These projects were deemed urgently needed due to a surge in kidney-related diseases among the local population.

However, investigations have revealed that despite full payments to contractors, many of these water projects remain incomplete or non-functional, leaving residents without access to potable water. For instance, a ₦492,000,000 (four hundred ninety-two million Naira) water supply project in Gashua was found abandoned, with the site overtaken by weeds and no evidence of ongoing work.

Further investigations uncovered that over ₦350,000,000 (three hundred fifty million Naira) allocated for constructing solar-powered and hand pump boreholes in Yobe North Senatorial District were mismanaged. Contracts were awarded to companies that failed to execute the projects, denying communities access to clean water.

The arrest of Jadda has raised concerns about the suppression of dissent and the lack of accountability in public project execution. Residents and activists are calling for transparency and proper utilization of funds to address the pressing water needs in the region.

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On April 22, 2025, a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. The attack, which targeted tourists, is being described as one of the deadliest in the region in recent years. A militant group called "Kashmir Resistance" claimed responsibility, opposing the settlement of non-locals in the region.

In response to the incident, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media and announced a series of strong decisions. India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, demanding that the neighboring country end its support for cross-border terrorism. Visa restrictions have also been imposed, with Pakistani nationals now barred from traveling to India under the SAARC visa exemption program. Existing visas have been canceled, and holders must leave India within 48 hours. In addition, India has expelled Pakistani military attachés and withdrawn its own from Pakistan. The Integrated Check Post at Attari has also been closed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack, vowing justice for the victims. Home Minister Amit Shah traveled to Srinagar to oversee security measures. Globally, the attack drew widespread condemnation, with world leaders standing in solidarity with India and supporting its right to defend itself. Meanwhile, security forces have launched a massive manhunt to locate the attackers, believed to be linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group. Intelligence agencies have released sketches of the suspects, and operations are ongoing.

This attack has prompted the Indian government to call for an all-party meeting to ensure a unified and decisive national response. The incident highlights the persistent security challenges in the region and the urgent need for global cooperation against terrorism.
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