Bogande: The special municipal delegation of Bogande, in collaboration with known and anonymous donors, conducted a significant handover of food and financial support to the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), as well as to internally displaced persons (IDP) and vulnerable hosts.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the urban commune of Bogande was abuzz with solidarity and recognition during the official ceremony for the handover of donations. Administrative, military, and paramilitary authorities, alongside donors, beneficiaries, and guests, participated in this highly symbolic initiative. The president of the special delegation, Taugolo Pare, opened the event by commending the daily commitment and sacrifice of the fighting forces, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.

During the ceremony, various donations were officially presented. The special communal delegation of Bogande provided the VDP with 107 bags of rice weighing 25 kg each, 14 bags of beans weighing 50 kg, 72 cans of oil of 5 liters, three cartons of Maggi cubes, and eight cartons of canned tomatoes weighing 180 g. Additionally, 100 bags of 50 kg maize were allocated for IDPs and vulnerable hosts. An anonymous donor contributed seven 100 kg bags of beans and a can of oil for the VDP. Traditional healer Dabourgou Dari gifted ten 50 kg bags of rice to the VDP, while gold miner Lankoande Tiana Bebe from Kossougoudou village provided a ton of rice to both the FDS and VDP. The Tintaani festival promoters in Sirba offered an envelope containing 200,000 FCFA to support the fighting forces.

Prefect Taugolo Pare expressed gratitude for the active solidarity of the local population and donors, acknowledging it as a crucial pillar in the current context and encouraging the continuation of such citizen initiatives. Moussa Soma, Secretary General of the Gnagna province, also extended thanks to the donors and lauded the town hall for its efforts. He emphasized the importance of community self-reliance through solidarity, highlighting that, even if symbolic, the gesture conveys a powerful message of national unity. He also offered special recognition to the courageous women, particularly those who have lost husbands in the security crisis, urging them to maintain hope and resilience.