Three years ago, Burkina Faso owed billions of dollars to foreign lenders. This year, that debt is gone, and government revenue climbed past $6.6 billion, a jump of more than 40 percent.

We break down the two decisions behind the number: the nationalization of five gold mining assets from foreign operators, and a deliberate choice to stop paying foreign lenders and start funding schools and hospitals instead. We also name what's still unresolved, honestly, not just the win.

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0:00 Introduction
2:16 Government takes ownership of gold mines
4:30 Debt paydown and gold control
7:23 State-owned mine boosts revenue
8:28 Closing Thoughts

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