The second edition of the Faso Ora national patriotic oratory competition, organized by pan-African television C360, came to a close on September 27, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso. The competition, which aims to promote eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership among Burkinabè youth, brought together representatives from different regional phases. Tiuna Eugène, a Master student in Semiotics and Strategy at the University of Joseph Ki-Zerbo, emerged as the champion of this edition.
The Faso Ora competition, launched in 2025, has been held in different regions of Burkina Faso, with the goal of making it a national competition. According to Bienvenu Hounkponou, Director-General of C360, the decision to hold the final in Bobo-Dioulasso reflects the organizers' desire to make Faso Ora a truly national competition. The competition's goal is to provide young people with a platform to discuss patriotism using concrete arguments and everyday elements.
The competition has been well-received, with participants from all 13 regions of Burkina Faso taking part in the regional phases. The initiative aims to promote the eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership skills of Burkinabè youth. Tiuna Eugène's victory marks the second edition of the competition, with a representative from the Yatenga region winning the first edition.
Tiuna Eugène expressed his satisfaction after the final, describing it as particularly challenging. He attributed his success to his consistency and hard work, as well as the support of those who believed in him. The young orator plans to use his experience to contribute to the training of other young people, with the goal of creating a structure dedicated to oratory and leadership training.
The Faso Ora competition has been organized under the high patronage of the President of the National Legislative Assembly and the sponsorship of the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, who is also the government spokesperson. The competition's organizers aim to make it an annual event, with the goal of promoting patriotism and national unity among Burkinabè youth.
Tiuna Eugène's victory is seen as a significant achievement, particularly given the diversity of the finalists. The competition's focus on promoting the skills and talents of Burkinabè youth has been widely praised. The young orator's plans to share his experience with others are seen as a positive step towards promoting the development of oratory and leadership skills in Burkina Faso.
The Faso Ora competition is expected to continue in the coming years, with the goal of becoming a major national event. The competition's impact on promoting patriotism and national unity among Burkinabè youth is expected to be significant.
Key points
- Tiuna Eugène wins national title at Faso Ora 2026
- Competition aims to promote eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership among Burkinabè youth
- Organizers plan to make Faso Ora an annual national competition
