The South China Morning Post published on 25 July 2022 an article titled "China-Africa Relations: Beijing's Ambassador to Burkina Faso Works to Make Up Ground on Delayed Projects" by Jevans Nyabiage.
Since Burkina Faso reestablished diplomatic relations with China in 2018 Beijing has encountered numerous challenges in strengthening the relationship, including completion of promised development projects. China's new ambassador in Ouagadougou has a full plate.