Banwa: The pastor of the central church of the Christian Alliance of Dedougou and president of the Federation of Evangelical Churches and Missions (FEME) of Mouhoun, Eli Kini, delivered a message of greetings under the seal of peace, social cohesion, and living together, on the occasion of the new year 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Pastor Eli Kini first gave thanks to God for the protection and support provided throughout the year 2025, emphasizing the grace that allowed the faithful and all the people to navigate the year successfully. He described the past year as a testament to divine faithfulness.

On behalf of the church, the religious leader extended wishes for a happy and prosperous 2026, expressing hope for a year marked by peace, joy, social cohesion, and a strengthened sense of community within the Burkinabe nation. He implored divine grace for lasting peace, highlighting the country's pressing need for it.

Pastor Kini expressed optimism that 2026 would witness the realization of peace in Burkina Faso, with internally displaced persons returning to their lands of origin and an end to violence and insecurity. He emphasized that true peace, as per Christian teachings, originates from God, quoting Jesus: 'I leave you my peace, I give you my peace.'

Eli Kini urged all Burkinabe to foster a sense of unity beyond ethnic or religious lines, stressing that national identity should outweigh any other affiliations. He called for a disarmament of the heart, urging people to banish malice and cultivate love for their neighbors to ensure peaceful coexistence.

Convinced of God's ability to transform Burkina Faso, the President of the regional section of FEME in Mouhoun invited the people to engage in prayer and commit individually and collectively to peace. He concluded by renewing his wishes for health, peace, and prosperity for all Burkinabe in 2026.