At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, speaking on behalf of President Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a critical assessment of the organization’s 80-year history.
He described it as marked by missed opportunities, politicized decisions, and ineffective peacekeeping operations, while emphasizing Africa’s continued absence from the Security Council.
Ouédraogo also denounced the use of terrorism by foreign powers to exploit African resources and highlighted that Burkinabe citizens have mobilized over 413 billion CFA francs since 2023 to strengthen the military, enabling the recovery of more than 72% of the country’s territory.
The Prime Minister praised the efforts of national defense forces and volunteers, stressing that Burkina Faso’s sovereign priorities remain non-negotiable.
He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) alongside Mali and Niger, describing it as a step toward dignity, independence, and unity rather than isolation.
Drawing on the legacy of Pan-African leaders like Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba, Ouédraogo reiterated Burkina Faso’s support for global justice and called for a bold reform of the UN Security Council to ensure permanent African representation, while expressing solidarity with nations resisting external interference.
