Burkina Faso residents rally support for leader and armed forces
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People from Saaba and its twelve villages gathered in Banogo, Burkina Faso, to demonstrate their support for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s president, and the national armed forces, the Forces de Défense et de Sécurité (FDS), as well as the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP).
The event, themed around social cohesion and civic engagement, also celebrated the inauguration of a roundabout featuring statues of three revolutionary figures.
Adolphe Athanase Thiombiano, president of the Saaba special delegation, emphasized the mutual need between the army and the civilian population, stating that communities must support the armed forces through work and defense of their areas. Colonel Mathieu Sana, representing the Minister of Defence, urged attendees to remain vigilant and united in the ongoing struggle. The ceremony included the unveiling of the statues, the presentation of certificates and chairs to village chiefs, tree planting, and a blood drive.
Oseni Zida, representing the FDS, thanked the communities for their support and requested prayers for the safety of soldiers defending the nation.
