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Burkina Faso exceeds October revenue target by 89 billion CFA francs

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Burkina Faso raised 422 billion CFA francs in public revenue in October 2026, 89 billion more than the target of 333 billion. Customs, Tax and Treasury reached 126.73% of their target, while cumulative customs revenue exceeded 1,231 billion CFA francs, an amount equivalent to the 2025 annual total, according to Customs Director General Yves Kafando.

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