Léo:The students of Léo reaffirmed their civic and patriotic commitment through the 'Faso Beogo' march, named 'Steps for Sankara', organized by the provincial office of the School Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) of Sissili. This event took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the march concluded with the delivery of a message to provincial authorities at the High Commission in Léo. Through this mobilization, the students paid tribute to Captain Thomas Sankara, the leader of the August 1983 Revolution, while expressing firm support for the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. They pledged to become responsible citizens and contribute to development and peace in Burkina Faso.

Rachiratou Yaméogo, a 6th-grade student at the Léo municipal high school, spoke on behalf of the participants, expressing their collective desire for progress. "I want Burkina Faso to become greater in terms of development and wealth. To contribute to the development of our country, we must study hard at school," she declared.

Boukary Sanfo, the provincial coordinator of the VDP in Sissili, highlighted the educational and political significance of the event. He noted that Captain Ibrahim Traoré is following in the footsteps of Thomas Sankara and praised the new generation of students for their consciousness and commitment to reforming the education system and building modern infrastructure.

Baowindsida Bingo, the provincial secretary-general, received the marchers on behalf of High Commissioner Téwindé Isaac Sia. Alongside officials from the defense and security forces and representatives from the education sector, he congratulated the organizers. Bingo reiterated that the Head of State is continuing the visionary struggle that began in 1983 and encouraged the youth to be disciplined and hardworking, emphasizing that they are the leaders of tomorrow.