Burkina Faso/ President Ibrahim TRAORE: Catalyst for Courage and innovation on the Frontlines

 What can be understood through the President Ibrahim TRAORE’s visit to the 34th Inter-Arms regiment RIA in Fada N’gourma? This visit carried out on Saturday, August 5, 2023, can be taken as an inspiring display of leadership of the President of the Transition and Supreme Commander of the Armed Force. It also aims to meet and motivate the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) as well as the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) in the Eastern region. This meeting demonstrates the Head of State’s determination to support and strengthen the commitment of the combat forces in a complex and evolving context.

President TRAORE’s visit was marked by energetic and motivational exchanges. Recognizing the challenges that the combat forces face daily in a vast and demanding region, the President expressed his respect and gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice in the service of the nation.

He emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in combat strategies to effectively adapt to changing terrain and new threats.

The President urged the combat forces to adopt an innovative and creative approach by developing new techniques and adapting their equipment to the realities of the field.

He highlighted that this evolution requires the mobilization of all intelligences within the military, from enlisted soldiers to officers.

This comprehensive approach aims to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure a competitive advantage over the adversary.

Captain Ibrahim TRAORE also announced concrete measures to support this momentum on the ground.

Massive recruitment efforts are planned to strengthen personnel, and investments in state-of-the-art equipment are underway to enhance the operational capabilities of the fighters, both on the ground and in the air.

This approach reflects the determination of the Head of State to provide the necessary resources to enable the combat forces to effectively fulfill their mission.

President Ibrahim TRAORE’s visit to the 34th RIA was a moment of unity, encouragement, and mobilization for the defense and security forces as well as for the volunteers committed to the defense of the homeland.

Neil Camara