Burkina Faso: African Youth Celebration in Ouagadougou, a revealing choice
Young people from across the African continent will gather in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from August 9th to 10th to mark the 2024 edition of International Youth Day.
Under the theme “Integration, Security, Peace, and Development: The Role of African Youth,” the event is being held under the auspices of Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
The choice of Burkina Faso as the venue for this year’s celebration is seen by many as a recognition of the current leadership’s impact on African youth.
Since coming to power, President Traoré has committed himself not only to liberating his country from terrorism and securing its sovereignty but also to driving socio-economic development and fostering greater African integration.
The ongoing development initiatives and the establishment of the AES Confederation are testament to these efforts.
President Traoré’s boldness, determination, and vision for a united, free, and sovereign Africa—free from foreign interference, neocolonialism, and imperialism—have resonated deeply with many across the continent, particularly the youth.
Hosting the 2024 International Youth Day in Burkina Faso offers African youth representatives an opportunity to draw inspiration from the patriotism and pan-Africanism embodied by Captain Traoré.
African youth today face challenges ranging from stigmatization and increased migration to insecurity, underdevelopment, lack of solidarity, and the looming threat of imperialism and recolonization.
In response to these issues, young people are called upon to play their part in shaping a better future for the continent.
Now more than ever, it is crucial to rally behind those who have embarked on the path toward a prosperous Africa for the benefit of its people.
Neil Camara
