5 THINGS IBRAHIM TRAORE DID AFTER TAKING POWER THAT GOT AFRICANS TALKING He reportedly refused the full presidential salary and continued receiving his normal military salary as a soldier.<


2 He reduced and balanced the salaries of top government officials, saying leadership should not be about luxury while citizens struggle.


Government workers such as teachers, nurses, and doctors reportedly received 50% salary increases to improve living conditions and public service motivation.


He reduced dependence on imported food products and pushed for more local production and factory development. The country now produces its own rice, tomatoes, milk, wheat, sugar and many more things.


^ 5 The government promoted locally made clothing and textile production by setting up factories