Burkina President Raises Civil Servants’ Salaries by 50%, Cuts MPs’ and Ministers Pay

Burkina President Raises Civil Servants’ Salaries by 50%, Cuts MPs’

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In a bold move to prioritize public service efficiency and economic fairness, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced a 50% salary increase for all civil servants alongside a 30% reduction in salaries for MPs and ministers.

This decision aims to reduce government expenditure while motivating civil servants to deliver better services to citizens. President Traoré emphasized that civil servants deserve improved livelihoods as they are the backbone of national service.

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Two Years of Leadership: President Traoré’s Transformative Achievements

Since taking office, President Traoré has implemented sweeping reforms that have reshaped Burkina Faso’s economy and sovereignty. Below are 17 key achievements under his leadership:

💰 Economic & Salary Reforms

1. Increased civil servants’ salaries by 50% while cutting MPs’ and ministers’ pay by 30%.
2. Paid off Burkina Faso’s local debts, reducing financial burdens.
3. Rejected IMF and World Bank loans, declaring: “Africa doesn’t need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America.”
4. GDP growth from $18.8billionto$22.1 billion under his administration.

🏭 Industrial & Agricultural Growth

5. Built two new tomato processing plants—Burkina Faso’s first-ever.
6. Launched a state-of-the-art gold mine to boost local refining.
7. Banned export of unrefined gold to Europe, keeping profits within Burkina Faso.
8. Constructed a second cotton processing plant (previously, the country had only one).
9. Opened the National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local farmers.
10. Distributed 400+ tractors, 239 tillers, and 710 motor pumps to farmers, boosting agriculture.

📈 Surge in Food Production

11. Tomato production ↑ from 315,000 metric tons (2022) to 360,000 (2024).
12. Millet production ↑ from 907,000 to 1.1 million metric tons.
13. Rice production ↑ from 280,000 to 326,000 metric tons.

🇧🇫 Sovereignty & Infrastructure

14. Expelled French troops and banned French military operations.
15. Banned French media in Burkina Faso.
16. Replaced British legal wigs & gowns with traditional Burkinabé court attire.
17. Massive road construction: New highways, widened roads, and upgrades from gravel to pavement.

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🔥 Why This Matters

President Traoré’s policies reflect a shift toward self-reliance, economic dignity, and people-centered governance. By slashing politicians’ pay and boosting civil servants’ incomes, he sends a clear message: public service must serve the people first.

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