Ouagadougou: The Burkinabe press this Wednesday has spotlighted critical issues dominating the nation, including the fight against terrorism, internal security strategies, and the graduation of the 37th class of the Institute of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques (ISTIC).
According to Burkina Information Agency, October witnessed heightened military efforts to reclaim national territory from terrorist control, marked by significant air strikes and coordinated ground actions against the Goulmou, Yaadga, Liptako, Koulse, and Bankui groups. The private newspaper Le Pays highlighted that several terrorist leaders were eliminated, their bases demolished, and significant caches of arms and logistical equipment seized.
The esteemed publication, L'Observateur Paalga, also citing AIB, confirmed the neutralization of key terrorist figures and underscored the growing strength and effectiveness of the Burkinabe Army in combating terrorism. Sidwaya, a state-owned daily, emphasized that these recent successes reflect the increasing capabilities of national defense forces against the persistent threat of terrorism.
In terms of internal security, discussions centered on a recent workshop in Ouagadougou, led by the Minister of Security, Divisional Police Commissioner Mahamoudou Sana. The workshop aimed to validate the National Internal Security Strategy (SSI) for 2026-2030, along with its accompanying three-year action plan. L'Observateur Paalga noted Burkina Faso's efforts to refine its approach to modern security threats while Le Pays discussed the evolving strategies of police and gendarmes in response to current challenges.
On a different note, the press celebrated the graduation of the 37th class of ISTIC, with 92 new VDPs in information and communication poised to contribute to national development. The graduation, presided over by the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, marked the occasion by naming the class after Yacouba Traore, a prominent figure in Burkinabe media. L'Observateur Paalga highlighted Yacouba Traore's enduring legacy and his symbolic rebirth through this new cohort, while Sidwaya affirmed the readiness of the Yacouba Traore class to enter the workforce.