Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré responds firmly to U.S. arrest threats, warning against foreign interference and reaffirming his commitment to national sovereignty.

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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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On May 9, 2025, Burkina Faso's president, Capitain Ibrahim Traoré, attended Moscow's Victory Day parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet triumph over Nazism.

The event at Red Square, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony, highlighted strengthening Burkina Faso-Russia ties as Traoré honored the Soviet Army.

Warmly welcomed by President Vladimir Putin, Traoré held talks on May 10 to deepen military cooperation against terrorism in the Sahel.

This visit builds on prior engagements, like the 2023 Russia-Africa summit, signaling a strategic alignment.

Traoré stated, "This historic victory is a source of confidence for me in the wholehearted commitment of my country and the AES Confederation to winning the war against terrorism and imperialism at all costs," underscoring Burkina Faso's resolve and partnership with Russia.

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India has stepped up its efforts to tackle illegal immigration, with a special focus on Pakistani nationals living unlawfully in the country. The government has issued a strict warning that Pakistanis who fail to leave India before a set deadline could face up to three years in jail. In Karnataka, Home Minister G. Parameshwara revealed that 137 illegal immigrants, including 25 Pakistani nationals, were arrested and placed in detention centers pending deportation. Similarly, in Mumbai, a 65-year-old Pakistani man who had completed his sentence for illegal entry has been living in a police station while awaiting deportation.

To further tighten immigration laws, the Indian government is preparing to introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. This bill proposes even harsher punishments for illegal immigrants, including imprisonment for up to seven years and fines of up to ₹10 lakh for offenses such as overstaying visas or using forged documents. These moves highlight India's increasing commitment to strengthening border security and maintaining strict immigration control.
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