The Burkina Faso National Armed Forces (FAN) has announced that 46 officers will be retiring in 2027. According to a decree signed by the Head of State on September 24, 2026, these officers belong to various military corps, including the Air Force, Army, National Gendarmerie, Central Grouping of Armies, and the National Brigade of Firefighters. The list of officers was made public, providing details on their ranks, names, and retirement dates.
The list of retiring officers includes those from the Army, with Lieutenant Tarpaga Elie set to retire on December 31, 2027, and Lieutenant Some Kukuina on January 27, 2027. Other officers from the Army, such as Lieutenant Lengani Hamidou and Lieutenant Sare Zacharia, will also be retiring on January 30, 2027, and May 21, 2027, respectively. A total of 19 officers from the Army are scheduled to retire in 2027.
The Air Force will also see several officers retiring, including Commander Ouedraogo Souleymane, set to retire on September 19, 2027, and Commander Pale Soyo Ardiouma on October 29, 2027. Lieutenant Diabri Boukary from the Air Force will retire on January 17, 2027, while Lieutenant Ouedraogo Yacouba will retire on December 31, 2027. Three officers from the Air Force are among those listed for retirement.
The National Gendarmerie has a significant number of officers retiring, with 13 listed. These include Commander Konde Nawiè, set to retire on April 7, 2027, and Commander Ouedraogo Serge Alain on August 6, 2027. Colonel Natama Kouagri and Colonel Coulibaly Kanou will also be retiring on August 7, 2027, and August 20, 2027, respectively.
The Central Grouping of Armies and the National Brigade of Firefighters will also see officers retiring. From the Central Grouping of Armies, Commander Koudougou Boukari will retire on December 31, 2027, while Commander Ouedraogo Jean will retire on February 8, 2027. The National Brigade of Firefighters will see Commander Compaore Ibrahim retire on January 4, 2027.
The retirement of these 46 officers marks a significant transition in the Burkina Faso National Armed Forces. The FAN has not provided further details on the reasons behind these retirements or the implications for the military. The list of retiring officers includes those with various ranks, from Lieutenant to Colonel.
The FAN's announcement is a routine process, with officers serving until their designated retirement dates. The retirements are set to take place throughout 2027, with dates ranging from January to December. The FAN has made the list of retiring officers public, providing transparency on the changes within the military.
Key points
- 46 officers from Burkina Faso's National Armed Forces to retire in 2027
- The retiring officers belong to various military corps, including the Air Force, Army, National Gendarmerie, Central Grouping of Armies, and the National Brigade of Firefighters
- The FAN has made the list of retiring officers public, providing details on their ranks, names, and retirement dates
