Bobo-dioulasso: The High Commissioner of the province of Nahouri, Si© Aristide Mohamed Kam, initiated the Nelson Mandela International Day activities at the P´ remand and correctional center on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with a ceremonial rise of colors.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event commenced with a display of colors in the courtyard of the correctional center, marking the start of various activities planned for the Nelson Mandela International Day. Key activities include the raising of the national flag, a blood donation drive, a health day at the P´ Medical Center with Surgical Unit carried out by prisoners, a conference, and a football match between the FDS and prisoners.
"We want to give a special touch to this day in order to demonstrate our shared commitment to the values of solidarity, social justice, and humanity in the prison environment," stated Assetou Ouattara, director of the P´ remand and correctional center.
The municipality of P´ is set to host the national-level celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day on Friday, July 18, 2025.