On November 13, 2026, General Célestin SIMPORÉ, Minister of State for War and Patriotic Defence, visited the Institut de l'Enseignement Militaire Supérieur TIEFO Amoro (IEMS-TA) in Burkina Faso. He was accompanied by the Director of Cabinet and the Secretary General. The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of training for two ongoing promotions at the institute.
During the visit, Minister SIMPORÉ met with officers admitted to the "State-Major courses" for the second promotion and those from the first promotion of the "war school". The officers were welcomed by Colonel-Major Céleste Joseph Moussa COULIBALY, Commander of the institute. The Lieutenant-Colonel Clément Daïla, Director of the State-Major School, presented the program already executed and outlined upcoming activities.
As part of their training, the trainees will participate in a conference on the unified force of the Alliance des Etats du Sahel and undertake a study trip to the Republic of Mali. The trip, themed "trans-border cooperation in the fight against terrorism in the AES space", aims to enhance the trainees' understanding of military cooperation, share experiences, and familiarize themselves with common mechanisms to combat terrorist threats.
Upon completion of the training, the second promotion of State-Major course trainees is expected to analyze situations, plan operations, and effectively assist command in decision-making. Minister SIMPORÉ reiterated the importance of the vision of President Ibrahim TRAORE, who established the institute to endogenize the training of Burkinabè Army cadres.
The Minister praised the commitment, discipline, and academic performance of the officer trainees and commended the training staff for their professionalism and dedication. He also acknowledged the significance of the institute in shaping the future elite of the Burkinabè Army.
On December 1, 2026, Minister SIMPORÉ will preside over the official ceremony marking the end of training for the second promotion of the State-Major course. This visit demonstrates the interest of the highest authorities in the training and excellence of future army elites.
The IEMS-TA institute plays a vital role in enhancing the capabilities of the Burkinabè military, particularly in the fight against terrorism. The training programs, including the State-Major course and war school, are designed to equip officers with the necessary skills to address emerging security challenges in the region.
Key points
- The visit highlights the importance of the IEMS-TA institute in endogenizing the training of Burkinabè Army cadres.
- The trainees will participate in a study trip to Mali to enhance their understanding of trans-border cooperation in combating terrorism.
- The institute's training programs aim to equip officers with skills to address emerging security challenges in the region.
