Solenzo:The Defense and Security Forces (FDS), the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), and local residents gathered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to clean the municipal cemetery of Solenzo. This event was held before a tribute was paid to the victims of the events of October 30 and 31, 2014, during the 66th anniversary commemorations of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the cleanup operation involved women, young people, the elderly, soldiers, security forces, and VDP members. Armed with tools like machetes, hoes, and rakes, they united to clear overgrown weeds and debris, enhancing the cemetery's cleanliness and demonstrating a collective effort toward maintaining a cleaner environment.

Participants worked in an atmosphere of solidarity, highlighting the community's commitment to civic engagement. Beyond the physical cleanup, the event fostered unity between the armed forces and the local population, promoting values of solidarity, patriotism, and social cohesion. At 1000 a.m., the group observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the 2014 events.

The solemn moment of remembrance was presided over by Abdoul Kader KongZabré, the Secretary General of Banwa Province. This ceremony underscored the importance of remembering past events and paying respect to victims, adding a memorial dimension to the cleanup activity. Through their efforts, the security forces, volunteers, and residents of Solenzo reaffirmed their commitment to unity and civic values in the context of the National Armed Forces' anniversary.