Burkina : Banks urged to release 25% of state-owned companies’ deposits for revitalize the Economy

During his visit to Ziniaré on March 20, 2025, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, urged banks to release 25% of state-owned companies’ term deposits, amounting to several hundred million dollars, to boost investment and strengthen financing for key sectors. This initiative aims to revitalize the economy and foster greater collaboration between financial institutions and the government.