96,000 Burkinabè register for military reserve
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Netafrique
Burkina Faso has recorded more than 96,000 registrations for its military reserve, against a target of 100,000, General Célestin Simporé announced on 6 November. The Minister of War and Patriotic Defence also announced the return of the 11 December military parade after six years.
Burkina Faso has recorded more than 96,000 registrations for its military reserve, against a target of 100,000 men and women. The Minister of State, Minister of War and Patriotic Defence, Major General Célestin Simporé, presented the figures on 6 November 2026 during the flag-raising ceremony of the Ouagadougou garrison.
The minister also announced the return of the 11 December military parade and said that nine soldiers had received a presidential pardon granted by Captain Ibrahim Traoré following an assessment, according to Netafrique.
On security, Célestin Simporé said the fighting forces retained the upper hand over terrorist armed groups. He notably reported the destruction of bases belonging to these groups in Boucle du Mouhoun, according to Netafrique.
