The 2026 edition of the JIPT, held under the theme "The Contribution of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP) to the Promotion of Tolerance and Peace Values," came to a close on November 14 in Ziniaré, in the Oubri region of Burkina Faso. The celebrations, led by the Ministry of Justice, began on September 23 and focused on promoting social justice, equity, solidarity, and collective responsibility. The events aimed to translate these values into daily actions for citizens.
Sy Assétou Barry/Traoré, Governor of the Oubri region, emphasized that peace is not just the absence of war but a collective, daily, and permanent construction. In a speech read on behalf of the Minister of Justice, Me Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, it was stated that the pursuit of peace aligns with the vision of the Popular Progressive Revolution, which advocates for a dignified and sovereign refounding of Burkina Faso.
The 2026 JIPT celebrations included various activities, such as conferences in schools and community meetings. From October 27 to November 2, eight conferences were organized in schools, and five exchange meetings were held with communities in the three provinces of the Oubri region. A panel discussion on the commemoration theme drew 350 participants, while the conferences reached at least 2,400 people, and community meetings engaged over 480 individuals.
The events also included radio broadcasts in the Mooré language, which reached approximately 200,000 listeners. According to the Governor of the Oubri region, at least one million people were sensitized through print, audiovisual, radio, and online media. The Ministry of Justice also awarded prizes to winners of a poetry and slam competition in the Oubri region, with ten students in each category receiving awards out of 75 submissions.
The first prize in poetry was awarded to Bénédicte Eunice Zongo from the Lycée municipal Naaba Koulga de Zorgho, who received a financial envelope of 100,000 FCFA. Audrey Bayamba from the private complex Les Merveilles de Ziniaré won the first prize in the slam category, also receiving 100,000 FCFA. The Governor expressed satisfaction with the event's outcome, emphasizing that peace is an ongoing process.
The celebrations concluded with a cycling event and the awarding of prizes to winners of the poetry and slam competitions. The Ministry of Justice reported a successful event, with significant participation and engagement from the community. The events aimed to promote peace and tolerance values, aligning with the vision of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
The successful conclusion of the 2026 JIPT celebrations highlights the importance of promoting peace and tolerance in Burkina Faso. The events demonstrated the commitment of the Ministry of Justice to fostering a culture of peace and social responsibility. The Governor's call for continued engagement and commitment to peace underscores the ongoing nature of this effort.
Key points
- The 2026 JIPT celebrations reached at least one million people through various media channels.
- The events included conferences, community meetings, and radio broadcasts in the Mooré language.
- The Ministry of Justice awarded prizes to winners of a poetry and slam competition in the Oubri region.
