The son of the late former President of Ghana, - Kimathi Rawlings, has underscored the need for African unity, following the naming of a street in Burkina Faso in honour of his father.
His call for collaboration among African nations comes after the unveiling of a statue to commemorate former Burkinabe Head of State, Captain Thomas Sankara, and the dedication of a street to JJ Rawlings.
Speaking in a video report shared by JoyNews on X on May 19, 2025, Kimathi Rawlings expressed optimism about the continent's future.
He applauded the Thomas Sankara Foundation for sustaining the legacy of the former president and his vision, and stressed that the elevation of the African continent hinges on unity. "My father Flight Lieutenant was certainly a huge support of the foundation and he was a very close friend of Thomas Sankara.
