Koudougou: The President of the National Commission of the Confederation of Sahel States (CN-CES), Bassolma Bazie, concluded a series of regional conferences in Koudougou, marking the end of a nationwide initiative aimed at explaining the decisions made by the Heads of State of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

According to Burkina Information Agency, Bassolma Bazie provided an overview of the Confederation of Sahel States (CES), tracing its roots from the creation of the AES through the Liptako-Gourma charter in September 2023, to the signing of the treaty establishing the Confederation in Niamey in July 2024. He highlighted the sovereign vision of the Sahelian peoples and offered a historical perspective on colonial attempts to subjugate black peoples.

Bazie emphasized that the mission's primary goal was to gather public input to strengthen the Confederation and consider its potential evolution into a federation. He expressed satisfaction with the completed national tour, viewing it as evidence of the country's resilience, while reaffirming that national security relies on the unity and commitment of all citizens.

The conference saw participation from various stakeholders, including administrative, judicial, customary, and religious authorities, as well as regional development actors from four provinces and neighboring regions such as Ouagadougou, Niger, and Mali.

Adama Jean Yves Bere, the governor of the Nando region, expressed satisfaction with the high turnout and underscored the strategic importance of the AES, emphasizing the need for public engagement with its principles to achieve true independence. He praised President Bazie's leadership and pledged to disseminate the CES's message in local communities, assuring Captain Ibrahim Traore of his support for the struggle for self-determination and sovereignty.

The event concluded with concrete proposals and reaffirmed commitments to the vision shared by the three Heads of State, with participants leaving determined to continue advocating for the independence of the AES Confederation's member states.