Tanzanian officer cadets commend Burkina Faso president's leadership

The head of the delegation stated that this study mission aims to consolidate the knowledge acquired by these future senior armed forces officers and allow them to draw inspiration from Burkina Faso's experience. During discussions, Major General Stephen Mnkande praised the Burkinabè people's hospitality and admired the leadership of Burkina Faso's President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, particularly in the fight against terrorism and the promotion of a pan-Africanist vision fully embraced by Tanzania. He congratulated the national authorities on significant progress in counter-terrorism efforts, evidenced by the recapture of over 74% of the national territory.

In response, the Minister Delegate expressed the Burkinabè government's appreciation for choosing Burkina Faso for this study visit. She presented the major achievements of the popular progressive revolution, including presidential initiatives that mobilized nearly 500 billion FCFA in three years through collective Burkinabè engagement for development project funding. Minister Delegate Stella Eldine Kabré also highlighted Burkina Faso's new cooperation dynamic, based on mutual respect, sovereignty, and the primacy of population interests.

Both parties expressed a shared desire to strengthen cooperation between Ouagadougou a