Bama:A conference organized by the Bama Youth Listening and Dialogue Center (CEDPJ) aimed to inform 70 young people and women about the threats of violent extremism and radicalization, along with the principles of the Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, and was led by local officials, including the president of the special delegation of Bama, Flix Bay. The conference was facilitated by two Referent-Opportunities-Integration officers, Didier Oscar Amos Kinane and Soumaïla Koussoub.

The conference focused on increasing awareness among attendees about the dangers posed by violent extremism and radicalization. The facilitators stressed the importance of listening, dialogue, and civic engagement to maintain social cohesion and promote community development. Additionally, they highlighted the ideals of the Popular Progressive Revolution, promoted by the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor.

Didier Oscar Amos Kinane explained that the conference's objective was to encourage the young people and women of Bama to abandon behaviors that could harm social cohesion and to inspire them with the revolutionary spirit, fostering their commitment to community development.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the knowledge gained and urged the organizers to expand the initiative. Neimantou Sawadogo, a student, noted the opportunity to better understand the RPP, its ideology, objectives, and actions. She also pointed out that poor governance, injustice, and impunity contribute to violent extremism and radicalization. The CEDPJ of Bama seeks to enhance civic awareness and foster a peaceful and responsible community through such efforts.