Burkina Faso unveils handwoven traditional uniforms for military cadets [Courtesy]
Burkina Faso has unveiled new ceremonial military uniforms made entirely from traditional handwoven local fabric.
The uniforms made their high-profile debut at the Georges-Namoano Military Academy (AMGN) in Pô during the graduation ceremony of the 25th class of Active-Duty Officer Cadets.
Interim President Captain Ibrahim Traoré presided over the event as 218 newly commissioned officers marched in distinctive attire, marking a permanent shift toward celebrating indigenous craftsmanship within the armed forces.
At the heart of the new design is Cencengu, a prestigious handwoven fabric from the historic Gulmu Kingdom in eastern Burkina Faso.
