If the question has often been what have we done with our independence since 1960, today this is certainly no longer the case. Because, from now on, we know what we want and what we are going to do with our independence. Because it is not a question now of the artificial independence that has been granted to us, but of the real independence that we are currently wrestling with.
“Today, August 4, 2024, our country remembers the struggle of the Burkinabe people, under the leadership of Captain Thomas Sankara, to free themselves from the yoke of imperialism and to say that they are a proud Nation it is with a strong focus on development”. Captain Ibrahim Traoré wrote of the “people who are determined to be in charge of their destiny for popular happiness and prosperity and for a nation of progress,” he said. Then to conclude: “By paying tribute to this Hero of our Nation, whose memory inspires our steps and inspires our actions, I reaffirm my strong determination and my full commitment with the people, to free our country from forces the evil and the support, to make this country a country of hope for all Burkinabè”.
It is no longer a secret. The country of the honest people claims its freedom, its right to release itself. And this in every field. First on the security level. For more than ten years now, as a prey to terrorism and insecurity, Burkina Faso has decided to fight and free itself from these criminals. Even if he needs partnerships, he wants his choices to be respected. After all, Burkina Faso belongs to the Burkinabè.
In terms of food self-sufficiency, Burkina Faso knows where it wants to go and how to get there. The president’s campaign for food self-sufficiency, which translates into an agro-sylvo-pastoral offensive in this field campaign, is proof of this. You only have to travel around the country to be sure that producers are committed to producing enough to feed the people of Burkina Faso.
In the area of economy and finance, the creation of the Financial Investment Bank is proof that we are moving towards economic and financial sovereignty. Because, to be independent and sovereign, you must master your economy and finances. Which will be done now.
Independence and sovereignty must be conquered in all spheres. To do this, the Burkinabè must learn to get to work immediately. Each in their own sphere of activity. In control and in order. In solidarity, brotherhood and a common commitment to advance the good of the country. The basics are there; it is enough to strengthen and strengthen them gradually and permanently. For future generations.
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