Burkina Faso: The reinforcement of Patriotism within the army, the president makes it his horse of battle
The Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, closely monitors the effective involvement and unwavering commitment of every Burkinabe soldier in the service of their homeland. This can only be possible if these uniformed bodies are genuine patriots. Hence, the importance of promoting this value within the National Army.
It is worth recalling that some officers have been discharged from the army due to their misconduct, reflecting their dishonesty towards the homeland. To prevent such disloyal behavior and to ensure that the defense and security forces only seek the supreme interest of their country, the promotion of patriotism is essential for the transitional authorities.
The baptismal name “Faso Kanu” given to the 2024 class of active-duty officer trainees at the end of their training by the transitional president demonstrates that the highest authorities of Burkina Faso desire to instill, revive, or reinforce the sense of patriotism among the national armed forces. It’s a way to involve them more deeply in the process of liberating Burkina Faso.
According to reports, this name means “patriotism” in the Dioula language. According to President Ibrahim Traoré, the military is the quintessential patriot, the one who is willing to sacrifice for the homeland. And only a citizen who deeply loves his country can defend it, regardless of the difficulties or the size of the obstacles before him.
Captain Traoré is firmly committed to liberating his country from the hands of imperialists and neo-colonialists. The national army must also play its part in ensuring that the country quickly regains its full sovereignty.
