Léonie Rakiswendé Diabri

Colonel Léonie Rakiswendé Diabri is a prominent military officer serving as the spokesperson for the Forces de défense et de sécurité (FDS) and the Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) in Burkina Faso. He recently garnered attention during a New Year's ceremony at the Bobo-Dioulasso garrison, where he praised the achievements of 2025 and emphasized the importance of cohesion and commitment among the armed forces in ensuring national security.