Claim #1: “ Burkina Faso commissioned a US$7.4 M detergent factory. The factory will produce 300 tons of detergent every day.”
Claim #2: “US$8.7M was spent to protect President Joseph N. Boakai, $13.3M on the NSA, and another 3.7 for intelligence.”
Source: Martin K.N Kollie, Activist
Verdict: True,and Partly True-claims by Martin Kollie.
Full Text: On March 8, 2025, Kollie’s made a claim on social media that Burkina Faso commissioned a US$7.4 million detergent factory that will produce 300 tons of detergent daily.
Fassi Detergent Industrial Complex (CIDF) is a production and marketing company specializing in manufacturing high-quality cleaning products for individuals and professionals.
Captain Traoré, the current President of Burkina Faso, came to power in September 2022 through a military coup. Traoré, who led a faction of the military to overthrow the previous junta leader, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.
While, the Executive Protection Service (EPS) is an elite government security agency responsible for providing protection to high-ranking officials, including the President, Vice President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and other VIPs. The EPS also ensures the safety of foreign dignitaries visiting Liberia and protects presidential convoys and key government facilities.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is a key intelligence agency responsible for national security and intelligence operations within the country. Established in 1974, the NSA operates under the authority of the President of Liberia and has several critical functions.
The post by Kollie generated 823 reactions, 368 comments, and 27 shares as of the time of the check.
Verification: To authenticate the information, TSM research shows that on March 6, 2025, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the FASSI, supported by El Hadj Mady Sawadogo, a private Burkinabe promoter in Pabre near Ouagadougou.
The facility has a total investment cost of 4.5 CFA francs, which is approximately US$ 7.4 million. It has a production capacity of 300 tons of detergent per day aimed at meeting market demands and reducing dependence on imports.
To authenticate claim two, the Stage Media reviewed the fiscal budget for 2025. According to the budget, US$8.7 million was spent on EPS to protect the President, Vice President, and other senior officials of government.
Additionally, US$13.3 million was spent on the NSA, which handles intelligence operations within the country.
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Conclusion: Our research shows that Captain Traoré's inauguration of the FASSI Detergent Industrial Complex is accurate. Meanwhile, in the Fiscal 2025 Budget, $13.3 million was allotted to the NSA for intelligence operations, while $8.7 million was given to EPS for the safety of high-profile officials, including President Boakai. But it is safe to say that the allotment is not specifically for Boakai, as claimed by Kollie.
