Burkina Faso acquired more powerful missiles and other military equipment, according to the country's Transition President, Ibrahim Traore.
Ibrahim Traore says the initiative is aimed at stepping up the fight against terrorism. It is expected to be deployed in 2024.
"We have acquired much more powerful missiles. This is what has been experienced in [the Burkinabe city of] Djibo. Some are 2, 3, 5, 10 times more powerful, and others keep coming. During the year, a lot of equipment will arrive. The firepower will increase considerably," he said.
The leader added that these acquisitions are the result of a strict management of resources and prove that the country is "capable of waging war."
Burkina Faso has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2015. After a series of terrorist attacks in April 2023, the officials of Burkina Faso issued a nationwide call for collective mobilization.
On January 8, a decree on the creation of the Special rapid intervention brigade to fight terrorism was issued by Traore, Burkinabe state media reported.