Burkina Faso Mourns the Loss of Dr. Arsène Bognéssan Yé

OUAGADOUGOU – Burkina Faso paid tribute to the late Dr. Arsène Bognéssan Yé, former president of the Assembly of People’s Deputies (ADP), recognizing him as a visionary and committed leader. Dr. Yé passed away on January 30 in Morocco at the age of 67.

According to Burkina Information Agency, president of the Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT), during a ceremony in Ouagadougou, Dr. Yé’s leadership was marked by his commitment to dialogue, reconciliation, and development across Burkina Faso. Dr. Bougouma highlighted Dr. Yé’s role in initiating and supporting numerous reforms and initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s institutions, democracy, justice, education, health, environment, economy, and security. Dr. Yé was praised for his dedication to the interests and aspirations of the Burkinabè people, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Yé’s legacy includes serving as the ADP president from 1992 to 1997, Minister of State at the presidency, and Minister of State for Agriculture from January 1999 to October 1999. His funeral was attended by notable figures including the Prime Minister, Dr. Apollinaire Joachimsom Kyélem de Tambèla, former President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, and other distinguished guests. Dr. Yé’s contributions to Burkina Faso were celebrated as embodying probity, humility, dedication, and patriotism, serving as an inspiration to many.