Ouagadougou – In a recent development within Burkina Faso’s government, Intendant Colonel-Major Jean-Baptiste Parkouda has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs. This decision was made during a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Parkouda, who previously served as the Director General of Sectoral Studies and Statistics at the Ministry of Defense, will now take on a more pivotal role in the country’s defense administration. His new position as Secretary General places him at the forefront of managing and overseeing various operations and initiatives within the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

This appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle within the government’s defense sector, aiming to enhance the efficacy and coordination of Burkina Faso’s military and defense strategies.