In Burkina Faso, the Coordination of merchants from markets and yards affiliated with the Urban Development Equipment Agency (ADU) has called on traders to close their shops on September 30, 2026, at 15:00 hours. This is in preparation for the Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP), an event celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (MPSR 2). The event aims to promote national development and express support for current authorities.
The coordination, led by its president, El Hadj Inoussa Kaboré, made the announcement at a press conference in Ouagadougou on September 29, 2026. They urged traders across the country to participate in the event, which will take place at the Revolution Square in Ouagadougou, as well as in regions and diplomatic representations abroad. The event will feature discussions on national sovereignty, security, endogenous development, and the valorization of national resources.
The merchants highlighted the challenges faced by Burkina Faso, including the consequences of colonization, security issues, and their impact on commercial activities. They praised efforts to strengthen the national army, develop infrastructure, and establish local resource transformation units. The recent inauguration of the national gold refinery was cited as an example of initiatives promoting the transformation of the country's resources.
The coordination also emphasized the need for vigilance against commercial fraud, unfair competition, and practices deemed detrimental to the national economy. El Hadj Inoussa Kaboré called on traders to remain mobilized and solidary, stating that the path to development is long and challenging, and that each individual must make sacrifices for a better Burkina Faso.
The Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution is scheduled to take place from 18:00 to 02:00 hours on September 30, 2026. The event aims to bring together commercial sector actors and promote national development through collective mobilization. By participating in the event, traders hope to demonstrate their support for the current authorities and their efforts to address the country's challenges.
The commercial sector's participation in the event is seen as a significant show of unity and solidarity. The Coordination of merchants from markets and yards affiliated with the ADU represents a substantial segment of Burkina Faso's commercial sector, and their involvement is expected to help promote the event and its objectives.
The MPSR 2's fourth anniversary celebration is a significant event in Burkina Faso's recent history. The Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration has been instrumental in shaping the country's current trajectory, and the Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution is an opportunity for citizens and commercial sector actors to come together and reflect on the progress made so far.
Key points
- The commercial sector in Burkina Faso is uniting to participate in the Night of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
- The event aims to promote national development and express support for current authorities.
- The participation of traders is seen as a significant show of unity and solidarity.
