In a move to bolster economic cooperation between Ghana and Burkina Faso, President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans for a direct flight route between Accra and Ouagadougou.
Discussions are already underway to facilitate the initiative, which aims to enhance trade, investment, and people-to-people connections between the two West African nations.
Speaking after a high-level meeting with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President Mahama disclosed that a Ghanaian airline is set to operate daily flights between the two capitals.
This development is expected to ease travel constraints, boost tourism, and strengthen diplomatic ties.
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Audio PlayerBeyond bilateral relations, President Mahama also assured his Burkinabè counterpart that he would advocate for the interests of the three coup-affected nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—at the next Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit. The three countries have faced political isolation and economic sanctions following their recent military takeovers. Mahama’s commitment signals Ghana’s intent to mediate and foster constructive dialogue within the regional bloc.
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