Burkina Faso: President John D. MAHAMA expresses his solidarity in the fight against terrorism
During his visit to Accra, the capital of Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new president, Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two heads of state to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for the effective development of their respective nations.
President Mahama expressed his solidarity with Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism, emphasizing the need to restore peace as a prerequisite for development.
He noted that peace is the cornerstone of progress and reiterated the importance of African solidarity in addressing shared challenges.
Analysts believe this unity is crucial for African nations, not only to achieve development but also to assert their sovereignty and complete independence from imperialist influences.
For Burkina Faso, Ghana’s support represents a significant advantage in combating armed terrorist groups that often exploit border regions to escape pursuit, establish bases, and reinforce their activities.
President Mahama acknowledged that these borders are remnants of colonial-era demarcations, drawn to divide nations with shared histories and cultural ties, thereby facilitating exploitation under the principle of “divide and rule.”
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has previously identified borders as a major hindrance in the fight against terrorism.
He has stressed that collective action by African nations is essential to overcoming this challenge, enabling forces to operate freely across borders in pursuit of shared security goals.
The amplification of African solidarity, especially among nations afflicted by terrorism, is seen as a vital step toward achieving peace and prosperity across the continent.
Cédric KABORE
