Burkina Faso police adapt to evolving threats
Ouagadougou hosts annual police commissioners' conference to address rising crime and digital offenses.
The sixth annual conference of police commissioners opened in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, under the theme "The Popular Progressive Revolution, a lever for reforming the National Police: adaptability, challenges and prospects." The meeting aims to assess the institution's achievements and formulate recommendations to enhance service efficiency.
National Police Director General Thierry Dofizouho Tuina stated that the conference is particularly important given the evolving threats, diversifying criminal phenomena, and the need to continuously adapt institutional responses to territorial realities. He emphasized that the meeting will critically examine the National Police's successes, shortcomings, and challenges, aligning with the ideals of the popular progressive revolution.
Minister of State for Territorial Administration, Émile Zerbo, representing the Prime Minister, highlighted that security is essential for institutional stability, population protection, and economic development. He stressed that the National Police's transformation must focus on adaptability to changing threats, performance in meeting public needs, and exemplary leadership.
Why it mattersBurkina Faso's police are adapting their strategies to counter increasing and diversifying criminal threats, including digital offenses.