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Dozo traditional hunters seek to support security in Burkina Faso

aib.media · 18 September 2026
Dozo traditional hunters seek to support security in Burkina Faso
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In Kyon, Burkina Faso, Bakolma Bationo presented the local Dozo coordination group to traditional authorities on August 21, 2026.

The Dozo are a traditional hunter group who have worked for years to improve security in the area. Bationo praised the government and security forces for pushing back terrorist threats and stated the Dozo aim to fight alongside them. Traditional leaders welcomed the Dozo’s initiative and encouraged community members to obey laws and practice good citizenship.

They stressed the importance of unity and discipline among young people during a time of conflict. The presentation concluded with a parade of over 200 Dozo members through the town of Kyon, stopping at the central market, city hall, and the traditional chiefs’ court.

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