In Burkina Faso, young supporters of the government marked the first anniversary of the AES countries’ separation from ECOWAS with nationwide demonstrations.
Crowds gathered at Place de la Nation in Ouagadougou and other towns, showing solidarity with the alliance of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The event also featured the symbolic raising of the three nations’ flags at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reinforcing their commitment to the new confederation.