Burkina Faso: The government has signed four financing agreements totalling US$148m for industrial and mining projects deemed ‘strategic.’ The investments are funded through the Diaspora Bond and are expected to stimulate domestic production and support local businesses. An initial agreement worth US$26m was signed with Cim-Sahel to strengthen national cement production capacity and reduce dependence on imports. On 2 July 2026, the government established Cim-Sahel, a 60% state-owned public-private partnership to guarantee the availability of cement throughout the country.
Burkina Faso government signs financing agreement for cement project
