Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lauded Burkina Faso as a shining example of African liberation and self-determination, following a meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou.

According to the Burkinabè presidency, Zuma commended the West African nation for its bold stance against neocolonial influence and its commitment to reclaiming Africa’s sovereignty over its natural wealth and political destiny. He praised President Traoré’s leadership, calling it a symbol of a new wave of African consciousness and resistance to external domination.

During his visit, Zuma participated in a Pan-Africanism conference held in Ouagadougou on Saturday, where he urged African nations to unite in defending their independence and charting their own developmental path. “Africa must take charge of its future and its resources,” Zuma said, emphasizing the need for solidarity and cooperation across the continent.

The meeting between Zuma and Traoré underscores growing ties between South Africa and Burkina Faso, rooted in shared visions of African unity, independence, and economic empowerment.