On October 31, 2026, thousands of people gathered in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, to reaffirm their support for President Ibrahim Traoré and the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP). The event, organized by the National Coordination of Citizen Watch Associations (CNAVC-Houet), took place at the Tiéfo Amoro Square. Participants included people from various localities in the Guiriko region, such as young people, women, men, students, and traditional and religious leaders.
The event featured artistic performances, blessings from religious and traditional leaders, and the reading of several motions of support. Representatives from various groups, including women, students, villages, sectors, arrondissements, and provinces, expressed their commitment to the RPP. The participants waved Burkinabé flags and wore T-shirts and wrappers with the president's image, demonstrating their support for the government's policies.
The general motion of support, read by CNAVC-Houet Secretary General Moussa Traoré, stated that the participants reaffirmed their "total, unconditional, and without reserve" support for the RPP. The motion emphasized the participants' commitment to the ideals of national sovereignty, dignity of the Burkinabé people, state refoundation, and endogenous development. They also praised initiatives aimed at strengthening Burkina Faso's autonomy, valorizing national resources, and promoting local production.
The motion addressed security, economic, and social issues, expressing solidarity with populations affected by the security crisis and with the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) engaged in the fight. The participants encouraged continued efforts to restore peace and protect populations, and called for responsible citizen mobilization against disinformation and hate speech.
Lieutenant-Colonel Lassané Porgo, commander of the second military region, attended the event and emphasized the need for sincere engagement from the population in supporting the authorities and forces fighting on the ground. He stressed that cohesion between the population, FDS, and VDP is essential in the fight for territorial reconquest.
Fousseni Traoré, chief of cabinet, representing the governor of Guiriko, praised the initiative and the mobilization of the population, highlighting the progress made in the region's security situation. He encouraged the continuation of efforts to develop the country and improve the living conditions of its citizens.
The event concluded with a call to President Traoré, urging him to continue working towards a pacified, sovereign, just, and prosperous Burkina Faso.
Key points
- Thousands of people gathered in Bobo-Dioulasso to reaffirm their support for President Ibrahim Traoré and the Revolutionary People's Party.
- The event was organized by the National Coordination of Citizen Watch Associations (CNAVC-Houet) and featured artistic performances, blessings, and the reading of motions of support.
- The participants emphasized their commitment to the ideals of national sovereignty, dignity of the Burkinabé people, and endogenous development.
