A delegation of Burkinabe parliamentarians, led by Dr. Ousmane Bougouma, President of Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT), arrived in Niamey on Friday, June 27, to participate in the opening session of Niger’s newly formed Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR).
The visit underscores growing political and diplomatic coordination within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a regional bloc comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The Burkinabe delegation was received at Diori Hamani International Airport by Dr. Mamadou Harouna Djingarey, President of the CCR, ahead of the council’s inaugural session on Saturday, June 28.
According to the Burkinabe Parliament’s Communications Service, Dr. Bougouma emphasized that his country’s presence reflects “Burkina Faso’s support and solidarity with the Nigerien people,” adding that the gathering “marks an important moment for enhancing parliamentary diplomacy within the Alliance of Sahel States.”
The establishment of the CCR in Niger is part of a wider effort to restructure political institutions in AES member states following recent transitions led by military governments.
The CCR aims to serve as a legislative advisory body during Niger’s transition period, contributing to constitutional reform and political stabilization.
Burkina Faso’s participation in the opening session is seen as a symbolic and strategic move, reinforcing ties between the AES states amid ongoing security, governance, and sovereignty challenges in the region.
The visit also reflects a shared vision of refoundation—one rooted in reasserting national independence and redefining institutional frameworks through cooperation rather than external influence.
“This is a further step toward strengthened regional cooperation,” said the Communications Service, as the three Sahelian nations continue to deepen collaboration across political, economic, and security fronts.
As the CCR begins its work in Niger, observers say the presence of regional partners like Burkina Faso lends legitimacy and momentum to a process that could redefine governance models across the Sahel.
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