Burkina Faso Prime Minister launches "Revolutionary Youth on the March" initiative

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Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo presided over the launch of the "Revolutionary Youth on the March" JeRM initiative in Ouagadougou on April 2, 2026. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Employment, aims to mobilize Burkinabe youth around patriotic commitment and revolutionary ideals. The event coincided with the monthly military tribute ceremony for Captain Thomas Sankara and his companions, marking the first anniversary of the proclamation of the Popular Progressive Revolution PPR. Pr Adjima Thiombiano, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, honored Captain Thomas Sankara, urging youth to draw inspiration from his integrity, sacrifice, and sovereignty. He also called for support for the "My brick for Sankara" initiative, with his ministry contributing 4 million CFA francs. Prime Minister Ouédraogo praised the youth's mobilization and their central role in the ongoing revolution, emphasizing that the PPR proclamation on April 1, 2025, signifies a break from past practices and a move towards governance based on endogenous values. He noted the widespread public adherence to revolutionary ideals and urged youth to actively participate in JeRM activities nationwide, including tribute days for martyrs, educational discussions on PPR ideals, and public awareness campaigns. The Prime Minister distributed digital audiovisual materials on revolutionary ideals and citizenship to the Minister of Communication to enhance mobilization. Followin

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