Sapouy: The meeting room of the Sapouy town hall hosted, this Monday, a public conference of high educational and civic significance on the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP), at the initiative of the provincial directorate of Sports and Leisure of Ziro, as part of the celebration of International Youth Day (JIJ). Chaired by the High Commissioner of Ziro Province, Saba Zorom©, the event brought together a large crowd of young people from different communes of the province to learn, exchange, and understand the ideological vision, foundations, and perspectives of the Popular Progressive Revolution, proclaimed by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor©, on April 1, 2025.
According to Burkina Information Agency, three high-level communications punctuated this awareness day. The first, led by Elie Zall©, explored the theme: "Popular Progressive Revolution: What Ideological Vision for Burkinabe Youth?" In a historical and geopolitical analysis, the speaker emphasized the urgency for young people to engage in a break with old patterns dominated by imperialism, to embrace an ideal of popular, sovereign, and transformative governance.
The second presentation, presented by the Ziro Provincial Director of Sports and Leisure, Dramane Sylvestre Ou©draogo, highlighted the opportunities offered by presidential initiatives, particularly in the areas of agriculture, health, education, entrepreneurship, and sports. He emphasized the need for young people to take ownership of these transformative projects through the National Office of Major Projects.
The third presentation, also delivered by Mr. Ou©draogo, focused on the central role that youth must play in consolidating the Confederation of Sahel States (ESA) and in the African integration process. He stressed that young people must be guardians of sovereignty, builders of unity, economic innovators, and defenders of peace.
A final presentation, delivered by the provincial coordinator of the Ziro Citizen Watch, Moussa Nama, warned of the dangers of hate speech and disinformation, which undermine nation-building efforts.
Extensive discussions with the audience provided an opportunity to explore several topics in depth, including mechanisms for supporting young people in RPP projects. The authorities provided some answers to concerns raised regarding local governance.
In his closing address, High Commissioner Saba Zorom© praised the commitment of young people, while urging them to become the true actors of this revolution, which brings hope for a sovereign, prosperous, and united Burkina. The participants expressed their satisfaction with the holding of this conference and reaffirmed their willingness to be actively involved in the implementation of the People's Progressive Revolution.