Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé is now Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. He officially took control this Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Ouagadougou.
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Appointed on March 31, 2023 by presidential decree, Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé is now Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. He succeeds Colonel-Major David Kabré in this post.
On the occasion of the change of command ceremony, the outgoing Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Colonel-Major David Kabré invited all the fighting forces to join forces with Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé.
« I encourage all the components of the FAN to maintain the efforts already underway and to mobilize around the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and his vision. The first signs of victory are visible and it is now, more than ever, that we must step up our efforts “, he underlined.
The new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé, has placed his command under the task of reconquering the territory and definitively defeating armed terrorist groups.
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« In terms of operations, the offensive dynamics underway in recent weeks will be stepped up to force armed groups to lay down their arms. This will be done, for certain operations, in coordination with the sister armies of neighboring countries within the framework of the concepts of operations in force. “, he launched.
He indicated that particular emphasis will be placed on the maintenance in operational condition of the combat forces and the tactical and strategic equipment acquired recently and better care for the wounded combat forces.
« In view of the results garnered since December and particularly in recent weeks, it is not risky to suggest that a dynamic has been set in motion. The objective is to maintain this momentum to definitively reverse the trend.
To do so, we must, more than ever, commit ourselves individually and collectively. The moment we are living is historic and the victory will be that of all the people of Burkina Faso. “, said Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé.
As a reminder, Colonel-Major Célestin Simporé was since December 7, 2022 the commander of the National Theater Operations Command (COTN) and deputy CEMGA.
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