During his nationally televised interview on Monday, April 28, 2025, Burkina Faso\u2019s Prime Minister Jean-Emmanuel Ou\u00e9draogo addressed the Alino Faso case for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo be honest, we were surprised. It\u2019s true that Alino Faso\u2014whose real name is Alain Traor\u00e9\u2014is of Burkinabe origin. But he also served as a bridge between Burkina Faso and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire,\u201d he said, noting that Alino lived in Abidjan with his Ivorian wife and their children while conducting business in both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister recalled that Alino Faso had consistently promoted unity between the two peoples through the entertainment industry. He organized concerts and helped foster cultural exchanges between Burkinabe and Ivorian artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo yes, we were surprised by his arrest. We\u2019re being told he might be involved in subversive activities, but nothing has been clearly established. All we know is that he promoted his business, supported the fighting forces through his posts, and shared his views on various issues,\u201d Ou\u00e9draogo added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasized that Alino Faso had always been perceived as a man of peace. The Prime Minister pointed out that Ivorian authorities had pledged to clarify the matter, but so far, no concrete information has been shared. \u201cWe are still waiting for answers,\u201d he said, before expressing his support for the activist\u2019s family: \u201cWe wish him strength, as well as his wife and children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In closing, Prime Minister Ou\u00e9draogo reiterated his skepticism: \u201cI am convinced this is nothing more than a smokescreen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a reminder, Alino Faso was arrested in Abidjan on Friday, January 10, 2025. While the official charges have not been disclosed, several sources point to allegations of espionage and subversive activities, amid ongoing tensions between Burkina Faso and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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