Kaya:The governor of the Kuilsé region, Bernadette Adenyo/Sermé, laid a wreath at the Kaya War Memorial on Monday, November 2, 2026, in tribute to soldiers who died defending Burkina Faso's territorial integrity. This event was part of the celebrations commemorating the sixty-sixth anniversary of the National Armed Forces (FAN).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the governor was accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Hamado Bambara, commander of the first military region, during the ceremony, which included the sounding of the Last Post. Governor Adenyo/Sermé emphasized the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

She reiterated the government's steadfast support for the Fighting Forces, acknowledging the critical nature of their mission to restore territorial integrity. The governor also encouraged regional stakeholders to continue their support for the military and to foster cooperation with defense and security forces through the provision of reliable information.

The ceremony followed the marking of FAN's sixty-sixth anniversary, which included the decoration of approximately forty distinguished fighters in Kaya.