Burkina Faso’s gold boom boosts economy as IMF backs Traoré government Ibrahim Traoré’s strategy to place gold at the center of Burkina Faso’s economic policy is beginning to show measurable results, as the country records a major mining surge. Burkina Faso produced a record 94 tonnes of gold in 2025, increasing state revenues and helping […] The post Burkina Faso’s gold boom boosts economy as IMF backs Traoré government first appeared on The Zambian Observer .