On Friday, March 7, 2025, Dr. Zanga Coulibaly, the president of the Coalition nationale pour le sursaut (Conasu), took meaningful steps toward promoting peace and national unity during Ramadan by attending the Friday prayer at the Grand Mosque of Toumodi. This visit underscored his support for the Muslim community, emphasizing the values of sharing and solidarity during this sacred month.
At the mosque, Dr. Coulibaly participated wholeheartedly, making significant donations to support the faithful. He expressed his heartfelt prayers for the stability of the country. We are here to pray with you, our brothers from Toumodi, so Allah protects our country and watches over our leaders. Peace and stability are key to our future, he declared following the noontime prayers. This proclamation not only highlighted his commitment to peace but also illuminated the withering hope for harmony within Ivorian society.
Demonstrated through actions, Dr. Coulibaly also gifted food and other provisions to the congregation. His contributions were warmly received, fostering spirits during the Ramadan season of abstinence and reflection. The Imam Diakité, serving as the mosque's guiding spirit, acknowledged Dr. Coulibaly's efforts and prayed for both him and the prosperity of Côte d'Ivoire.
With the 2025 elections looming just months away, Dr. Coulibaly directed calls for the Muslim community to engage actively through prayer, emphasizing the need for peaceful and transparent elections. We must put the interest of the nation above any personal ambition. Côte d'Ivoire needs peaceful elections, starting with a climate of trust and dialogue, he urged. Such sentiments reflect the deep-rooted concerns present among many Ivorians as the nation gears itself for pivotal electoral contests.
The message conveyed by Dr. Coulibaly is not just one of charity but is deeply entwined with political currents—calling for unity among citizens regardless of their background. His presence at the mosque serves as both support and encouragement to cultivate fraternal bonds among the diverse populations within Côte d'Ivoire.
Representing Conasu, his repeated initiatives for dialogue and collaboration have substantially aided efforts to cultivate shared values and common goals. The prayer event was not merely religious but symbolic of the collective hope for peace and stability among voters, leaders, and the entire nation.
Dr. Coulibaly's dedication to fostering these ideals is evident through his well-received outreach efforts. Just as the month of Ramadan embodies values of compassion and camaraderie, his efforts aim to solidify trust and goodwill. By advocating for religious cooperation and open dialogue, he plants the seeds for progress as the country prepares to face the challenges of the electoral season.
Dr. Coulibaly’s call for prayers resonates deeply with the spirit of Ramadan and the aspiration for enhanced community relations. His involvement inspires others, urging all Ivorians to focus on democratic integrity above ambitions driven by division or discord.
Though the political climate can often feel vulnerable, events like those held at the Grand Mosque of Toumodi provide reassurance. The collective act of coming together to pray for peace symbolizes hope for future elections and stability throughout the nation. Through solidarity, forgiveness, and dialogue, Côte d'Ivoire's citizens can continue to hope for unifying governance and peaceful coexistence.
Dr. Zanga Coulibaly remains committed to his vision of fostering unity within Côte d'Ivoire as he works tirelessly to reinforce peace as the foundation for all future engagements — religious, social, and political. His engagement exemplifies the powerful impact of collective prayer and acts of service during what he believes are pivotal moments for Ivorian society.