Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, has called on humanitarian organizations operating in the country to comply with national regulations. He appealed during an official visit to Brussels, where he met European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to discuss humanitarian cooperation.
Traoré said the government wants assistance that builds local capacity rather than creating dependency through some existing support mechanisms. He also stressed the importance of protecting humanitarian workers while ensuring that aid organisations respect national security requirements and prioritise local expertise.