A U.S. delegation, allegedly sent by President Donald Trump, arrived in Burkina Faso earlier this week to discuss the rebuilding of relations between Burkina Faso and the U.S.
The visit, marked by a series of diplomatic engagements, highlights a slight shift in U.S. foreign policy towards respecting the sovereignty of African nations.
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The delegation led by U.S. Secretary-General for West Africa, Will Stevens, met with Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamokoja Marie Traoré, and other officials.
According to Will Strvens, America wants to “work with Burkina Faso to build a pragmatic relationship based on respect for the sovereignty of each country.”
This approach comes in the wake of controversial statements by U.S. General Michael Langley, which had sparked outrage across Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso.
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When asked about Langley’s remarks regarding President Ibrahim Traoré, the U.S. delegation declined to comment.
According to them, President Trump asked them to focus on building relations with Ouagadougou, not anything contradictory to the visit.