Boura:The municipality of Boura hosted a significant community forum on civic responsibility and patriotism on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The event was initiated by the Nando Regional Directorate of Human Rights with the aim of strengthening civic awareness and social cohesion. It attracted administrative authorities, human rights officials, and key stakeholders who gathered in a packed town hall to participate in the discussions.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Boura emphasized the importance of civic responsibility, defining it as respect for the law, cleanliness, and dialogue. She described patriotism as supporting the security forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) and rejecting disinformation. The president reminded participants of their duty to disseminate information, stating, "If we invite someone here, they represent a group and must be able to transmit information." She urged young people to avoid manipulation and pledged support for initiatives of general interest.
The head of the department in charge of citizenship and peace, Daouda Nombré, representing the Regional Director of Human Rights in Nando, reiterated the connection between resolving security and humanitarian crises and respecting human dignity, order, and discipline. He highlighted the importance of social cohesion and peace, citing the recruitment of the VDP, the Laabal Brigade, and civic education as examples.
Participants expressed their motivation to spread the message of civic engagement. Ms. Joséphine Zogdia/Zopoula, the communal coordinator for women, expressed her happiness and commitment to carry the message to the youth and wider population for a better Burkina Faso. Simon Pierre Poda, a representative of the village of Bozo, shared this commitment, promising to raise awareness in his community to change behaviors.
The forum concluded with the development of concrete recommendations to ensure the long-term integration of civic awareness within the municipality.