Koosin: The Catholic faithful of the commune of Bourasso celebrated the New Year on Thursday, January 1, 2026, under the sign of resilience. A large Christian community gathered this Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, within the grounds of Saint-Michel church to celebrate the end of the year 2025 and to exchange wishes for the new year 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Catechist Laurent Tiawara first gave thanks to God for the year 2025 marked by difficulties and urged the community to remain resilient for a peaceful life in the new year 2026. He invited Catholic faithful to perform good deeds that promote social cohesion in 2026.

Catechist Tiawara and the Christian faithful implored divine grace for the people of the Bourasso commune, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), the Head of State, the government, and Burkina Faso. The ceremony concluded with blessings.