Burkina Faso Witnesses Demonstrations in Support of Transition Government

OUAGADOUGOU—In Burkina Faso, a wave of demonstrations has swept across several localities, including the capital, Ouagadougou, and the northern city of Dori, from March 9 to 10. These mobilizations, largely driven by the youth and endorsed by notable figures, have shown strong support for the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The demonstrators expressed their backing for the regime’s efforts and honored the contributions of various actors in the patriotic citizen watch movements.

According to Burkina Information Agency, in Ouagadougou, the African Movement for Total Independence (MALIT) organized a citizen watch meeting at the Tampouy roundabout. This gathering aimed to support the country’s leadership and acknowledge the roles of specific individuals within the citizen watch community. Among those recognized was activist Mohamadi Autre, previously jailed for criticizing the gendarmerie’s commitment to counter-terrorism efforts and later released following a withdrawal of the complaint by the gendarmerie amidst calming measures. Meanwhile, in Dori, locals, under the Burkina Ramparts Federation, staged a march to affirm their support for the state’s leadership, celebrate the rejection of imperialism, the decision to leave the ECOWAS, and applaud the government’s initiatives towards women’s rights and reclaiming national territory.