Burkina Faso: Two books about Ibrahim Traoré generate over 125 million FCFA

Author: LNTPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso: Two books about Ibrahim Traoré generate over 125 million FCFA

In Burkina Faso, the sale of two manuscripts dedicated to Ibrahim Traoré, titled « Manifesto of the Progressive Popular Revolution » and « Captain Ibrahim Traoré Said », raised 125.01 million FCFA, which was donated to the Patriot Support Fund. The check was handed over by the presidential chief of staff, Anderson Medah, to the Minister of Economy, Aboubakar Nacanabo, on October 8. The presidency's contribution sets an example and may inspire other institutions to contribute, boosting the fund's resources.

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