The Africa Institute on Governance and Security (AIGS) has commended Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Interim President of Burkina Faso, for his efforts at addressing the country's security and economic challenges.
However, in a statement dated April 24, 2025, and made available to GhanaWeb, the institute emphasised that sustainable stability and prosperity can only be achieved through inclusive, transparent, and democratic governance. "We applaud Captain Traoré's initiatives to strengthen Burkina Faso's security apparatus through local recruitment, training, and the establishment of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), which have aimed to restore territorial integrity in the face of relentless extremist violence," the statement said.
AIGS has proposed several steps to support Burkina Faso's return to democratic rule, including establishing a clear transition roadmap, strengthening independent institutions, and prioritising constitutional reform. "The Africa Institute on Governance and Security acknowledges the complexity of Burkina Faso's challenges, including the jihadist insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions.
We believe that Captain Traoré's leadership, with its focus on national resilience and Pan-African solidarity, can serve as a catalyst for transformative change. "However, true stability and progress depend on transitioning from military rule to a democratic system that reflects the will of the Burkinabé people.
