Ibrahim Traoré pays tribute to fallen Burkinabe soldiers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Burkina 24
Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré paid tribute to soldiers killed and wounded during celebrations for the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces on 1 November 2026. In a message published by the presidency, he also highlighted the army’s modernisation and the entry into force of the military reserve, presented as a pillar of national defence.
Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré paid tribute to soldiers killed and wounded in a message published on Sunday 1 November 2026, marking the 66th anniversary of the National Armed Forces, Burkina 24 reported. He praised their commitment to defending the country and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.
In his message, the head of state also said the army was continuing to modernise and strengthen its structural, material and tactical capabilities. The anniversary was held under the theme of the contribution of the National Armed Forces and the military reserve to the defence of Burkina Faso.
Ibrahim Traoré presented the entry into force of the military reserve as an initiative to broaden participation in national defence. The army began celebrations for its 66th anniversary on 20 October with a 2.5-kilometre cross-country race.
