Sahel states launch new national anthem

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) marked a symbolic milestone on June 9, as its anthem “Sahel Benkan” was played for the first time during flag-raising ceremonies in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.

The hymn, composed of three verses, pays tribute to the heroic history of the peoples of the Sahel while celebrating the qualities of courage and resilience of their citizens. The event also took place in Niger and Mali, in the presence of the heads of state of the two countries. 

President Ibrahim Traoré, at Koulouba Palace, highlighted the unity and resilience of Sahel nations. Calling for solidarity against external interference, he said: “The Sahel will be stronger than ever thanks to the unity of its peoples, despite external forces seeking to sow division.”

La Nouvelle Tribune