Cinkansé:Ouargaye The Provincial Consultation Framework (CCP) in Koulpélogo has resumed its activities after being suspended for nearly four years due to security concerns. The first ordinary session of 2026 was presided over by High Commissioner Saïdou Ouédraogo in Cinkansé, within the commune of Yargatenga. This meeting aims to enhance the coordination of local actors in addressing the challenges faced by the province.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the last meeting of this consultative body took place on December 14, 2022. High Commissioner Saïdou Ouédraogo expressed gratitude to the Humanitarian Dialogue Centre (HDC) for its support in organizing the forum. He emphasized the significance of the CCP as a platform for decentralized administrative governance, enabling various actors to discuss concerns in socio-economic sectors and suggest sustainable development solutions for the province.
The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of unified and coordinated efforts, urging participants to engage in constructive, solution-focused exchanges. He noted that in light of security issues, community resilience, and the maintenance of basic social services, consultation among actors is now essential rather than just an administrative duty.
High Commissioner Ouédraogo also commended the resilience of the local population and the dedication of the defense and security forces in the region. He honored the fallen fighters and wished a swift recovery for the injured. Issa Guindo, representing the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, reiterated his organization's commitment to conflict prevention and management through dialogue, underlining the necessity of cooperative spaces for promoting peace and social cohesion.
Mahamadou Sarambé, president of the special delegation of the municipality of Yargatenga, extended a warm welcome to the delegations and expressed gratitude to the partners who helped facilitate the meeting. In his official address, the High Commissioner called on all participants to use this session as an opportunity to devise tangible proposals that would benefit the people of Koulpélogo.