AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Sovereignty: Burkina Faso’s transitional assembly has adopted a law defining strategic economic, commercial and industrial entities, reinforcing the country’s push for greater control of key sectors. Fuel Supply: Petroleum transported through Ghana now covers 40% of Burkina Faso’s consumption, up from about 15%; Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery and Burkina’s Sonabhy are discussing closer cooperation. Banking: Vista Bank Burkina has named Moumounou Gnankambary CEO as it prepares to lead a merger with Société Générale Burkina Faso. Construction and Industry: Authorities say a major building drive is under way, including roadworks, university upgrades, factories and a national gold refinery, with local contractors and materials central to the effort. Land Restoration: A new US$78 million Great Green Wall programme will support restoration and livelihoods in Burkina Faso and eight other countries, targeting 270,000 hectares of degraded land.
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