President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso stated via X/Twitter:

"We will never bend our backs in the face of adversity; we will stand firm until our peoples are truly emancipated. With you, we are certain that victory over the forces of evil is at hand."

He expressed his gratitude to peace-loving, freedom-seeking patriots and pan-Africanists around the world who, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, rallied in solidarity with Burkina Faso’s commitment and vision for a new nation — and a new Africa — free from imperialism and neo-colonialism.

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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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Breaking News: “Nigeria under Tinubu has highest number of “extremely poor people globally” - World Bank reveals !!! 🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️💨

Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu has the highest number of extremely poor people globally, says the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report of April 2025.

“Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest extreme poverty rate globally, and a large share of the poor is concentrated in a few countries,” the report stated.

According to a chart in the report, Nigeria accounts for 19 per cent of extremely poor people in Sub-Saharan Africa, while the Democratic Republic of Congo has 14 per cent, Ethiopia 9 per cent, and Sudan 6 per cent.

It added, “About 80 per cent of the world’s estimated 695 million extreme poor resided in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, compared to 8 per cent in South Asia, 2 per cent in East Asia and the Pacific, 5 per cent in the Middle East and North Africa, and 3 per cent in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

A further breakdown by Peoples Gazette shows that Nigeria’s 19 per cent of the 560 million extremely poor in Sub-Saharan Africa represents 106 million people. This also amounts to 15.25 per cent of the world’s estimated 695 million extremely poor.

The report lists Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and war-torn Sudan as the four countries “within Sub-Saharan Africa, with half of the 560 million extreme poor in 2024.”

The World Bank also predicted a grim future for Nigeria, stating that more Nigerians will be plunged into poverty under Mr Tinubu’s watch by 2027.

This comes a month before Mr Tinubu’s second year in office. He assumed office on May 29, 2023, announcing fuel subsidy removal and later, exchange rate unification.

Barely a week ago, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Mr Tinubu’s economic policies are yet to yield tangible benefits for Nigerians, as poverty and food insecurity remain widespread.

The IMF said though reforms introduced by the Tinubu-led government “have put the Nigerian economy in a better position to navigate this external environment,” the country still faces economic uncertainty.

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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