Mahamady Sawadogo
Lieutenant-Colonel Mahamady Sawadogo has recently been appointed as the commander of the Brigade des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (BVDP) in Burkina Faso, taking over from Colonel Thomas Savadogo. Installed in his new role on September 25, 2025, in Ouagadougou, Sawadogo has expressed his commitment to restructuring the forces for greater operational efficiency and strengthening the connection between the military and the civilian population. He aims to transform the BVDP into a symbol of national defense and community resilience, emphasizing the importance of preparing volunteers for future roles in society beyond military operations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 8.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 84,973 | $17,000 | 69$ |
| Totals | 1 | 20,903,273 | 84,973 | $17,000 | 69$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Burkina Faso:
Colonel Mahamady Sawadogo is the commander of the Brigade des Volontaires pour la Défense de la Patrie.
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Burkina Faso:
Mahamady Sawadogo is the new commander of the Brigade des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie.
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