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Burkina Faso concerned about political situation

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    Burkina Faso is worried about the potential effects of political developments in neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire, government spokesman Tertius Zongo said on Radio France International (RFI) at the weekend. “When there is minor unrest in Cote d’Ivoire, when there are some economic difficulties in Cote d’Ivoire, the repercussions on the state of Burkina Faso’s economy are immediate,” Zongo said on RFI. “We have to pray for peace to prevail in Cote d’Ivoire because there is a very strong link between the economies of both countries.” The Burkina Faso government therefore wishes to see Cote d’Ivoire resolve the prevailing problems, Zongo said. “Cote d’Ivoire is a sovereign state, but we want rapid solutions to be found, I mean solutions that could help Cote d’Ivoire to remain the driving force of the subregion’s economy...,” he said.

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