Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, recently met with 700 people of African descent from the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. During this meeting, he reaffirmed the pan-African scope of Burkina Faso's struggle and encouraged the diaspora to join it.

A Battle of Endurance for the Black Man

President Traoré emphasized that Burkina Faso's current struggle is a "battle of endurance" whose ultimate goal is the "real and total liberation of Black people." He stressed the continental dimension of this commitment.

“We are not fighting for Burkina Faso alone, we are fighting for Africa. We are fighting for Black people. We are fighting for the dignity of Africa. We are fighting for the well-being of our people.”

Captain Traoré expressed confidence in the continent's future, despite historical adversities, declaring: "Seeing Africa wake up is a nightmare for some, but Africa will wake up!"

Concrete Measures for Return and Investment

Recognizing Afro-descendants as the "700 Ambassadors of Burkina Faso" , President Traoré took concrete steps to facilitate their settlement and economic involvement:

1. Permanent Resident Card: The financial condition previously required for obtaining the permanent resident card has been lifted for Afro-descendants.
2. Investment Opportunities: The Head of State presented the various investment opportunities in Burkina Faso, pledging to provide support to ensure that these projects are mutually beneficial for investors and local populations.

The Diaspora Welcomes the Call to Return

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao paid tribute to Captain Traoré's vision. She recognized him as the first contemporary Head of State to have launched an official appeal for the African diaspora to "return to their roots."

President Traoré concluded by reiterating his appeal to Afro-descendants and all peoples who cherish peace and freedom to actively support the fight against imperialism .