On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the parade ground of the Mamadou Lamine Dramé Camp in Kayes hosted the graduation ceremony for trainees of the 2025 Joint-Arms Certificate (CIA) course.
The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Kayes Tactical Command Post, Colonel-Major Djibril Koné.
A total of 254 non-commissioned officers—including 16 women—completed this three-month training program. The course focused on strengthening operational capabilities, developing a shared tactical culture, and reinforcing cohesion among the various branches of the Defense and Security Forces.
In his address, the Director of the Kayes CIA Center, Major Broulaye Camara, emphasized that the training’s primary objective was to consolidate the cohesion and interoperability of the Defense and Security Forces. It enabled trainees to acquire shared tactical knowledge and strengthen their command and leadership skills, while fostering a spirit of inter-service solidarity—essential for the effective execution of missions across various theaters of operation.
The Center’s Director expressed his gratitude to the military leadership for their guidance and support throughout the training. He also commended the professionalism and dedication of the supervisors and instructors.
Addressing the trainees, Major Broulaye Camara urged them to put the skills and knowledge they had gained to good use within their units. "The knowledge, skills, and values acquired over these three months must be applied in the service of your units to ensure operational success," he declared. In his address, Colonel Gilbert Kenka DIARRA, Chief of Staff of Defense Zone No. 4, noted that this training plays a vital role in strengthening the operational capabilities of the Defense and Security Forces. He expressed the view that the skills acquired should translate into concrete results on the various operational fronts in the coming months.
Colonel DIARRA also reminded the trainees that the completion of their training marked the beginning of new responsibilities. He urged them to demonstrate courage, readiness, and professional curiosity in the performance of their future duties.
At the conclusion of the training, trainee Mahalmoudou TANDINA distinguished himself by achieving the highest average in the class, with a score of 17.78/20.
Speaking on behalf of all the trainees, Mohamed Lamine B. SYLLA expressed gratitude to the instructors for sharing their knowledge and experience. He emphasized that, beyond contributing to professional development and career advancement, the Joint Arms Certificate serves as a key opportunity to strengthen cohesion and interoperability among the Defense and Security Forces.
The ceremony thus marked the culmination of three months of training and capacity building, while ushering the trainees into a new phase of fulfilling their responsibilities within their respective units.
First Class Private Sidi MARIKO
