Burkina Faso: Unity between the state and the front seals the momentum for reconquest
In the theater of operations in Djôrô, Burkina Faso, the silence of weapons occasionally gives way to the power of words. A ministerial delegation crossed the gates of the 22nd RIC to deliver more than a message an act of warrior communion. By visiting units engaged on the front lines in Djôrô, the emissaries of Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to express a gratitude of the nation toward its human bulwarks.
The strategic shift observed today stems from a political will to break with the past.
To overcome the impasse, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has instilled a logic of total war, marked by an unprecedented strengthening of operational capabilities.
The acquisition of advanced aerial assets and the creation of Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) have transformed what was once a reactive posture into a formidable offensive machine.
This absolute dedication to the front has yielded remarkable results: entire localities have been wrested from armed groups, allowing thousands of Burkinabe to return to their land.
Every tactical victory in Djôrô adds another stone to the edifice of regained sovereignty.
The Rise of the “Citizen-Soldier“: The VDP shield
The true engine of this reconquest is the exceptional commitment of civilians.
By responding en masse to the call of the nation, the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) have infused the struggle with an invincible popular dimension.
This citizen force ensures constant vigilance where military units cannot permanently remain.
By defending their own homes, these volunteers instill a sacred determination that galvanizes the Defense and Security Forces.
This fusion between the army and its people has created a monolithic bloc. The commitment of these civilians, who willingly exchange the plow for the rifle, proves that Burkina Faso has chosen to forge its security with its own hands, turning every village into a fortress of resistance.
The visit of the delegation to the wounded of BIR 15 and to His Majesty Bifaté II underscores the dual nature of this struggle: modern in its weapons, yet ancestral in its values.
In honoring the wounded, the government reminds the nation that freedom carries a price, paid bravely by the FDS-VDP partnership. The blessings of the canton chief seal this unity, anchoring the war effort deep within Burkinabe identity.
The mission to Gaoua confirms that the reconquest strategy is bearing fruit. Thanks to the vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the heroic sacrifice of its fighters, Burkina Faso no longer seeks external solutions; it has become its own solution. Total liberation is no longer a distant horizon, but a reality in motion.
Cédric KABORE
