Manga:The new regional president of the Sunni Movement in Nazinon, Burkina Faso, Haroun Zongo, has committed his five-year term to promoting social cohesion and religious tolerance, irrespective of religious affiliation. He was inaugurated on Sunday in Manga, succeeding El Hadj Mahamadi Zoungrana, who led the movement for a decade, with a new 45-member regional board.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Haroun Zongo urged his team to fully commit to their missions and ensure regular meetings of the board. He replaced El Hadj Mahamadi Zoungrana, whose outgoing team presented a ten-year management report.

The outgoing secretary-general, Salif Compaoré, highlighted key activities such as the training of followers, promoting the Sunna, and fostering community coexistence. He wished success to the new team and encouraged them to focus on religious education, respect for religious freedom laws, and follower discipline.

El Hadj Souleymane Zidnaba, the third vice-president of the national Sunni Movement and president of the regional bureau of the Centre, praised the outgoing team's achievements, acknowledging that while perfection is elusive, the previous board did its best. He expressed gratitude for their efforts and hoped the new team would build on their successes.

The ceremony was presided over by Yacouba Konaté, representing the regional governor, who lauded the Movement's community efforts and pledged administrative support for initiatives fostering peace, social cohesion, and regional development, in compliance with existing laws. He expressed hopes for the new term to be marked by unity, responsibility, fraternity, and tangible benefits for the population. Konaté officially inaugurated the new regional board and wished them success in their missions.

Source Burkina Information Agency