# Burkina Faso’s president Ibrahim Traore has reportedly turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia to build 200 mosques. Traore has instead urged investment in schools, hospitals, and businesses. He stated that Burkina Faso already has many empty mosques and needs economic development to create jobs. He emphasised that his country has endured hardship and must focus on rebuilding and achieving economic independence.
Burkina Faso’s Traore rejects Saudi Mosque offer, calls for economic developmental projects