Ouagadougou: The Ouagadougou Students' League has announced its support for the Burkinabe authorities in their pursuit of national sovereignty. The League of Students of Ouagadougou (LEO) organized a gathering at the United Nations roundabout in the Burkinabe capital to express their unwavering backing for the civil and military authorities, including President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, and his government, in managing the current situation in the country.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the President of the LEO, Ouedraogo Abdoul Mouhaminou, commended the vigilance of the authorities and the defense and security forces, who thwarted an attempt to destabilize the Popular Progressive Revolution on January 3, 2025. He also paid tribute to the martyrs and volunteers for the defense of the homeland, acknowledging their sacrifices for the nation's security.
In a formal statement, Ouedraogo Abdoul Mouhaminou reaffirmed the students' support for the government, clarifying that their mobilization stemmed from civic awareness rather than political manipulation. "We support our authorities because they are on the right track for the future of Burkina Faso," he stated.
The LEO urged all pupils and students in the country to join the support movement and remain disciplined and engaged in their academic pursuits. They also called on the authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to prevent further destabilization attempts.
The students congratulated the new Minister of Secondary Education and expressed their readiness to assist him in reforming the education system to align with the country's realities.
The president of the Congress of the Immersed, Guetikila Abdoul Rachid, also conveyed his best wishes to the President of Burkina Faso. He expressed hope that 2026 would bring Captain Ibrahim Traore the health and strength required to lead the nation. "We extend our wishes for health and national cohesion to all the people of Burkina Faso, to teachers, and to parents of students who carry the future of the country," he declared.
Guetikila Abdoul Rachid praised the sacrifice of the fighting forces, honoring those who fell and supporting the ongoing struggle for a free and secure Burkina Faso. "The Burkinab¨ people are proud of you and remain by your side," he affirmed.
He reaffirmed the school youth's commitment to the struggle for the country's sovereignty and independence, calling on all students in Burkina Faso to make 2026 a year of discipline, hard work, civic responsibility, and excellence.
The LEO and the Congress of the Immersed also expressed solidarity with the current authorities and welcomed the unwavering support of the leaders of the National Coordination of Citizen City Associations (CNAVC) for the government.