Yako:Passore The newly appointed president of the High Court of Yako, Magistrate Ilyassa Bamogo, has pledged to consolidate the achievements of the jurisdiction and address the challenges it faces, with the collaboration of all justice system actors.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the formal installation ceremony was attended by administrative, military, paramilitary, customary, and religious authorities from the province of Passore, along with several guests. During the ceremony, key texts, including the organic law on the judiciary's status and the decree appointing the new president, were read by the chief clerk and head of the court registry, Boukari Nana. The Faso prosecutor at the Yako High Court, Lamine Kabore, also delivered his requisitions.

In his address, Magistrate Bamogo expressed gratitude to the highest authorities, particularly the High Council of the Judiciary (CSM), for their trust. He committed to working towards advancing the jurisdiction's achievements and tackling future challenges, emphasizing the importance of support from all justice system participants. Bamogo highlighted his vision by referencing a formula attributed to Master Passere Titinga, expressing his intent to build a justice system closer to the people.

Outgoing president Herve Deme thanked the country's highest authorities, especially top administrative and customary officials of Passore, and all jurisdiction staff for their support and collaboration during his five-year tenure. He encouraged continued support for the new president to ensure the successful fulfillment of his mission.

Ilyassa Bamogo, who is of intermediate rank, was appointed by the High Council of the Judiciary (CSM) to succeed Herve Deme as the head of the Yako High Court.