The Dispatch | Burkina Faso I United States

On 29 August, a U.S. congressional delegation met Burkina’s Transitional Legislative Assembly, praising its “agricultural offensive” and security gains. The visit follows Gen. Langley’s April testimony that Burkina’s mining wealth served regime survival rather than its people — a statement that sparked a diplomatic protest. Beyond the optics, the episode highlights a dual reality: Washington cautiously re-engaging while Ouagadougou deepens its alignment with Moscow, exemplified by Traoré’s meeting with Putin and a mining deal with sanctioned Nordgold. Read the full Dispatch for analysis and recommendations tailored to policymakers, diplomats, and investors.