OUAGADOUGOU — The Ministry of Security in Burkina Faso has made pivotal appointments in its leadership structure, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of its operations amidst growing security challenges. Newly appointed Chief of Staff, Wendinmanegde Emmanuel Zongo, and Secretary General, Commander Ahmed Ouédraogo, are being tasked with mobilizing collective intelligence and teamwork to tackle these issues.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the appointments were announced during a ceremony in Ouagadougou, where Security Minister Mahamoudou Sana stressed the importance of collective effort and intelligence in combating the security and humanitarian challenges facing the nation. The event marked the official installation of Zongo and Ouédraogo, who were appointed by the Council of Ministers on August 14, 2024.

Emmanuel Zongo, in his address, emphasized the necessity of building a strong team to support the Minister of Security and praised the collaborative environment that fosters effective responses to complex challenges. He committed to enhancing the ministry’s dynamism and consolidating the successes of his predecessors.

Commander Ahmed Ouédraogo, expressing gratitude for his new role, paid tribute to the Defense and Security Forces and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP), who are actively engaged in securing the nation. He highlighted the essential role of strategic leadership and teamwork in achieving mission objectives and called for unwavering support to the security forces on the ground.

These strategic appointments are part of the government’s intensified efforts to address the various security challenges in Burkina Faso, aiming for greater stability and peace.