Mahamoudou Sana

Mahamoudou Sana

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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security in Burkina Faso, focusing on enhancing national security and public safety. He recently reported an execution rate of 92% for his department's objectives in 2024, while also acknowledging the challenges in infrastructure and logistics that hinder further improvements. His efforts include combating corruption and financing of terrorism, which are critical to maintaining stability in the region.

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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who emphasized the importance of scientific police work in modern law enforcement.

Journées scientifiques de la Police nationale: des réflexions pour renforcer les potentialités technologiques
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-25
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who led a government delegation to Titao after a terrorist attack.

Attaque de Titao: La riposte a été de taille, la vie a repris son cours normal et le nécessaire convoyé pour les populations (ministre Sana)
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-02-23
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Mahamoudou Sana provided initial evidence regarding the destabilization attempts involving Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.

Tentatives de déstabilisation du Burkina: retour sur 3 ans de récidive
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-01-22
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Mahamoudou Sana announced that intelligence services thwarted a destabilization attempt.

Coup d’Etat déjoué du 3 janvier 2026: El hadj Ali Winèga, un 2e complice passe aux aveux
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-01-11
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who validated the national strategy for securing mining sites in Burkina Faso.

Sécurité et sûreté de sites miniers: une stratégie sécuritaire « top niveau » validée
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-12-03
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who emphasizes the importance of supporting widows of fallen soldiers.

Autonomisation des veuves des FDS: les « bons samaritains » redonnent espoir
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-12-03
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security in Burkina Faso, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies in crime prevention and security governance.

Sécurisation du territoire: vers une nouvelle articulation du maillage sécuritaire
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-11-26
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who presided over the validation workshop of the National Internal Security Strategy.

Sécurité intérieure : une nouvelle stratégie validée
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-11-05
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Mahamoudou Sana expressed gratitude to the Afrodescendants and the African Diaspora for choosing to come to Burkina Faso.

Dialogue direct Gouvernement/Afrodescendants: l’exécutif burkinabè rassure
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-11-05
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who appreciated the visit from the Director General of Customs.

Collaboration administration douanière/Police: le Directeur général des Douanes, Yves Kafando, chez le ministre de la Sécurité
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-10-29
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Mahamoudou Sana, the Minister of Security, emphasized the government's commitment to restoring trust between citizens and institutions.

Journées nationales d’engagement patriotique et de participation citoyenne: une centaine d’engins volés restitués
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-10-15
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who launched the activities of the VIth edition of the International Identity Day.

Journée internationale de l’identité: trois jours de réflexion pour un système d’identification efficient
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-09-18
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Mahamoudou Sana inaugurated the barracks of the 23rd Mobile Gendarmerie Squadron in Houndé.

23e Escadron de gendarmerie mobile de Houndé: Endeavour Mining offre une caserne de 1,049 milliard F CFA
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-09-15
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Mahamoudou Sana presided over the ceremony for the new Director General of the Ecole nationale de Police.

Ecole nationale de Police: le nouveau Directeur général, Abdoulaye Belem, prend fonction
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-08-22
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who opened the mid-term review of the sectoral framework for defense and security.

Cadre sectoriel de Dialogue Défense Sécurité au Burkina Faso: 50% des activités exécutées
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-08-14
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Mahamoudou Sana is the Minister of Security who provided details on a destabilization attempt in Burkina Faso.

Tentative de déstabilisation du Burkina : un complot déjoué, des cerveaux aux arrêts et plusieurs personnes en fuite
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-04-21
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He is the Minister of Security and acknowledged the need for further improvements.

Evaluation des contrats d’objectifs : de bonnes performances pour sept ministères
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-02-13
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