imagine a country building its own version of amazon not for online shopping convenience but to protect its very survival and economic sovereignty this is not science fiction this is burkina fazo 2025 under the bold leadership of captain ibrahim troué what if i told you that a simple logistics company could change the fate of an entire nation what if the true measure of independence in the 21st century is not just political autonomy but control over the supply chain energy resources and infrastructure this isn't just about transportation it's about transformation in today's video we're diving into the groundbreaking creation of a new state-owned logistics company in burkina faso but that's only the beginning we'll show you how this move is part of a larger master plan one that includes a $70 million hydrocarbon terminal purchase in ghana's teima port and an upcoming transnational gas pipeline from ghana to wagadugu together these three strategic moves are reshaping the landscape of energy logistics and sovereignty in west africa stay with us now let's start with the foundation fossit and logistics but before we continue welcome to eiz africa where we bring the african vision to life and make african stories go global help us in pushing the message forward as we continue to inspire educate and empower subscribe now like and share our videos and don't forget to hit that notification bell for our next videos now let's continue in march 2025 the council of ministers in wagadugu under the direct leadership of president ibrahim trouore passed a groundbreaking decree the decision was to create a new state-owned enterprise the bkina foso transit and logistics company abbreviated as fosot transit and logistics this company under the ministry of industry trade and crafts is not just a new government branch it is a symbol of a nation taking back control of its economy the aim of foso transit and logistics is both simple and revolutionary it is designed to enable burkina faso to manage the importation and distribution of strategic products internally without depending on foreign or private sector intermediaries this means that from now on critical materials whether it's fuel mining supplies agricultural inputs or defense equipment will be brought into the country through a process entirely controlled and regulated by the burkinab state so why is this important burkina faso is a landlocked country that geographical fact has historically placed it at the mercy of foreign logistics companies port authorities and multinational middlemen every time a barrel of oil or a container of medical equipment enters the country a chain of foreign controlled systems determines how fast it arrives how much it costs and even if it arrives at all faso transit and logistics changes that equation with this state-owned logistics company burkina faso gains the power to reduce costs streamline operations and avoid foreign induced disruptions it ensures that strategic goods arrive in time in quantity and at prices the government can control this will help stabilize prices prevent shortages and improve national security moreover the revenue generated by managing these logistic services will now return to the state and not into the hands of foreign corporations the implications are massive just think if you control your supply chain you control your economy if you control your economy you control your future but trrowé didn't stop there while foso transit and logistics builds the machinery for internal distribution burkina faso also needed to secure its access to the international entry points where these goods are received that leads us to the second groundbreaking development the $70 million acquisition of a hydrocarbon terminal in ghana's tma port burkina faso may be landlocked but it now owns its own storage facility at the gateway to the atlantic ocean this move is nothing short of visionary tma port located in ghana is one of the busiest and most strategic seapports in west africa until now bkina faso relied on ganaan and foreign companies to store and manage fuel imports at the port this exposed the country to vulnerabilities price fluctuations delays and even political pressure but now with its own hydrocarbon depot at tma burkina faso has flipped the script this new facility means the government has direct oversight and control over how petroleum products are received stored and moved into the country fuel shortages have historically been a source of civil unrest and economic paralysis in landlocked nations by owning this terminal bkina faso is ensuring that such vulnerabilities are addressed headon in the short term this investment will significantly reduce transportation and storage costs improve the availability of fuel and eliminate unnecessary middlemen it will also help create a buffer against international fuel price shocks by enabling the country to build and manage its own reserves this alone is a major achievement however the long-term impact is even more transformative bkina faso now has a base at the coast from this base the country can distribute fuel not just internally but potentially to other neighboring landlocked countries like mali and niger this opens up a future revenue stream through subreional fuel trade positioning burkina faso as more than just a consumer but as a distributor of energy resources and this move has another benefit it deepens bilateral relations between burkina faso and ghana one of the region's most stable and economically dynamic countries the two nations are no longer just trading partners they are infrastructure partners they are now bound by shared investments long-term cooperation and mutual interests which brings us to the third pillar of this national transformation the ghana burkina faso natural gas pipeline currently in development this pipeline will be a direct physical link between ghana's gas-rich coastal infrastructure and burkina faso's energy starved heartland stretching from acra to uaga dugu this pipeline has the potential to become a lifeline of industrial and economic growth burkina faso has struggled with energy access for decades most of its electricity comes from expensive diesel generators and blackouts are common the cost of energy is a major bottleneck for industrial development as manufacturers cannot operate reliably without a stable and affordable power supply once completed the gas pipeline will provide a stable and cheaper alternative to imported diesel natural gas is not only more affordable but also cleaner and more efficient this means lower emissions fewer health hazards and better environmental stewardship for a country trying to industrialize and modernize this is a gamecher with natural gas flowing directly into the country burkina faso can power factories feed power plants and even supply industrial parks and innovation hubs this opens the door to job creation economic diversification and sustainable growth and because it's a crossber infrastructure it further cements regional integration something the african continental free trade area afca is pushing hard for but let's step back for a moment and ask the big question what does all this mean when taken together when you look at fosso transit and logistics the tma hydrocarbon terminal acquisition and the ghana burkina fosso gas pipeline not as isolated moves but as connected strategies you begin to see a very clear vision president ibrahim trare is not just reacting to economic challenges he is architecting a new system of sovereignty economic logistical and energetic by controlling the logistics infrastructure through a national company trrow ensures that the country can handle the movement of goods without foreign interference by acquiring a strategic hydrocarbon terminal in ghana he guarantees access to fuel at the source and by building a gas pipeline he secures energy for the future cleaner cheaper and under bkina faso's own terms this is the framework of economic liberation it is the practical foundation of pan-africanism trare is saying we don't need to rely on former colonial powers or multinational companies to build our future we will do it ourselves with our neighbors on our terms this isn't just rhetoric it's action and it's part of a broader pattern of leadership we've seen from trare since he came to power he has initiated agricultural self-sufficiency programs promoted military-industrial capacity pushed forward with education reforms and advocated for the return of african values and governance he has also championed anti-corruption redirected public funds into infrastructure and public health and sought out partnerships with countries that respect burkinaaso's sovereignty whether in africa asia or latin america he is not afraid to challenge the old order and that courage is paying off in the international media these actions may not always get front page coverage but for ordinary burkanab citizens these decisions are tangible they mean cheaper fuel more stable electricity new job opportunities and a stronger sense of national pride the logistics company the port acquisition and the pipeline each of these projects is powerful on its own but together they tell a story of transformation they represent a shift from dependency to self-determination from survival to sovereignty from silence to strength so we ask you is this the model of leadership africa needs is iraim trare laying the foundation for a new era of african independence and innovation let us know what you think in the comments don't forget to like share and subscribe if you believe in the rise of a stronger self-reliant africa and tell us which of these three projects do you believe will have the biggest long-term impact on burkina faso's future faso transit and logistics the tma port hydrocarbon terminal or the ghana burkina faso gas pipeline we want to hear your voice thanks for watching and until next time stay 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