Burkina Faso’s military leader has called for greater economic returns from the nation’s vast mineral resources, framing the push as essential for reducing poverty and strengthening national development. With gold, manganese, and other deposits remaining underutilized, the government is reportedly exploring new policies to attract investment while ensuring fair revenue distribution. Critics argue past mismanagement has left profits in private hands, raising questions over whether this shift will prioritize public benefit or corporate gains. The move comes amid broader regional instability, where resource governance often intersects with political control.
Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.
