Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – In a unifying New Year’s message, the President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, encouraged the people of Burkina Faso to cultivate love and unity among themselves.

According to Burkina Information Agency, his vision for 2024 is a year of health, combativeness, and mutual affection among the Burkinabè people. The address, delivered on Sunday, December 31, 2023, emphasized the importance of setting aside differences and looking towards a shared future.

The President expressed his aspiration for 2024 to be a year of happiness and fulfillment of hopes for all citizens. He recognized the efforts of the Burkinabè people who have shown a deep understanding of the current struggles and are actively participating in citizen monitoring to protect the transition.

Highlighting the ongoing challenges, President Traoré mentioned that threats, both internal and external, still persist, with imperialism and terrorism being significant concerns. He thanked the citizens for their resilience in the fight against terrorism and the diaspora for their support in these endeavors.

Traoré’s message underlines the importance of unity and collective effort as Burkina Faso continues to navigate through its transitional period and confront various challenges.