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Why Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Rejects Luxury SUVs For 2011 Toyota ‘Buffalo’ As Official Car

Summary by The Sahel Editorial Desk · As published by AUTOJOSH · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

President Traoré of Burkina Faso has chosen a 2011 Toyota 'Buffalo' as his official car. This decision is notable because he rejected the use of luxury SUVs.

The reason behind this choice is explained in a report. Further details about President Traoré's decision can be found in the source.

More information is available from AUTOJOSH, which provides insight into the president's preference for the Toyota 'Buffalo' over luxury vehicles.

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Category: Local · Published: August 31, 2026 · Source: AUTOJOSH · Reading time: 1 min

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Source published	Aug 31, 2026
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Why Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Rejects Luxury SUVs For 2011 Toyota ‘Buffalo’ As Official Car

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