Ouri:The Séréna high school, located approximately ten kilometers from Ouri in the Balé province, was the site of a significant flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026. During the event, Sibiri Hermann Bamogo, President of the Special Delegation (PDS), urged the community to tackle the recurring issue of girls dropping out of school in the area.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the national ceremony included participation from administrative, customary, and religious authorities, as well as Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), Village Councils for Development (CVD), and educational stakeholders. The gathering was a platform to emphasize the importance of keeping young girls in school to prevent dropouts.

The ceremony served as an opportunity to remind students about the importance of discipline, respect, and hard work. Parents were also encouraged to fully support their children's education, reflecting the current educational policy. The municipal authority expressed concern over the abandonment of young girls in school due to factors such as unwanted pregnancies and early marriages.

Sibiri Hermann Bamogo encouraged the girls to avoid romantic relationships and focus on their education, highlighting that education is crucial for their future professional and marital success. The school principal, Cheick Tidiane Djibo, expressed gratitude for the PDS’s visit, noting it provided motivation and support for the challenges of educating students.

Religious community representative Adama Yoin and CVD representative Lassina Naon praised the initiative and prayed for peace, urging children to focus on their education and avoid financial distractions. The messages reiterated President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré's vision of education, emphasizing the challenges facing Burkinabe schools.