Month: June 2023

Coast Guard units in several regions, on Wednesday night, thwarted 7 irregular migration attempts, arresting 76 Tunisians and rescuing 45 sub-Saharan Africans, the Directorate General of National Guard said in statement Thursday.

In Nabeul, coast guard units foiled 4 irregular border crossing operations, arrested 44 people and seized a kayak and three boats, according to the same source.

Besides, two irregular border crossing attempts were thwarted, 19 Tunisian migrants were arrested and a rubber dinghy, two engines and four cans of gasoline were seized. A second boat was reported to have sunk, the directorate specified.

Coast Guard units in Sousse also foiled an irregular border crossing operation, arrested 13 irregular migrants on the coasts of Enfidha and seized a boat and an engine.

Those arrested were handed over to the units in charge of the investigation to take the necessary measures against them, after consultation with the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Tunisia strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in the Swedish city of Stockholm, coinciding with the celebration of Eid al-Adha by Muslims around the world, in a blatant and deliberate provocation of their feelings and contempt for their beliefs.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad on Thursday, Tunisia expressed its categorical rejection of 'this heinous crime and these abhorrent practices', which are far from freedom of thought and expression and contrary to the universal human values brought by the holy heavenly books.

It called on the international community to intervene urgently to put an end to the escalation of Quran burning incidents and the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia, and to prosecute and hold accountable the perpetrators.

Tunisia also reiterated the need to reject violence, hatred and extremism and to uphold the values of moderation, tolerance and peaceful coexistence among peoples, which are enshrined in the true Islamic religion, the statement said.

On Wednesday, a man of Iraqi origin burned pages of a copy of the Quran in front of the Grand Mosque in Stockholm, Sweden, during an authorised demonstration on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, sparking condemnation in Sweden and abroad, especially from Islamic countries.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The young Burkinabè writer, Salifou Dioni indicated in an interview granted Monday to an AIB journalist, that his work "The painkillers of retirement" is intended to be therapeutic, offering ''realistic'' tools to treat retirees but also workers so that they can properly prepare for their retirement. This 116-page book is divided into 11 chapters, easy to read, currently available in the Mercurie, Plum'Afrik and Jeunesse d'Afrique libraries at the price of 7000 FCFA.

Question (Q): Why is the title of the book titled "Retirement Painkillers?" ".

Answer (A): The work can be renamed the “Anti-pains of life” and it should be seen as a therapeutic book, a book that heals. It warns young and old to avoid problems and at the same time it treats problems curatively. Like medicine, this book is like a vaccine that warns young workers and a serum that treats the problems of old people who are retired or almost retired. It warns so that the problems do not arrive them and at the same time it takes care of those who are already in the problems. Above all, financial and social problems.

Q: Where did you get the idea to write a book on retirement?

R : The idea came when I myself was looking for solutions on my future career when I was still a student. And this idea was reinforced when I started doing internships in public and private structures. All employees had almost the same concerns regardless of the level of their salary. Worries about the end of their career, insufficient salary, concerns about the future of their children, etc. I asked myself questions and then I went to meet the elders to understand more in order to prepare my professional development. Among these elders, some agreed to testify. From their testimony, it appears that there is only a minority who live easily in retirement while the majority suffer enormously after retirement because of mistakes and lack of information at the beginning of their careers. I decided to use these testimonials for myself. As I also intended to write a book, I thought why not share this message to prevent and allow the majority to be able to avoid mistakes and find the best tools to build a happy life, once being employed.

Q: Who is the book for?

A: The book is intended for everyone in general and employees in particular. If we still want to be more selective, the book is aimed much more at those who are starting their careers. Those who have not yet squandered their nest eggs, salaries, loans and finally their pensions. They will all find satisfaction in reading this book attentively.

Q: How important is this book in a worker's life?

A: It is very important for any worker as it helps to avoid financial and social problems. It also allows one to use the tools to build a rich life to enjoy with family and loved ones. This also contributes to the individual and collective development of the nation. The wealth of a nation is the sum of the wealth of its population and the book allows this.

Q: What is the impact of this book in the life of a young person and in the life of an old person?

A: The impact of this book in the life of a young person is first of all awareness and openness. The discovery of certain information and secrets that allow young people to walk without error and succeed in developing their financial and social situation. For the elderly, the impact lies in the hope it arouses and allows them to live easily by overcoming anxieties and regrets by rebuilding their lives whatever their age. Anything is always possible as long as you're alive.

Q: Why should people care about this book?

A: To be interested in this book is to be interested in one's own financial and social future. It's learning how to get rich from your salary, loan, pension, etc. To be interested in this book is to avoid the pitfalls and mistakes of youth in order to live a happy and peaceful life. Basically, it is a professional, personal and collective development book.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Superior Council of Communication has ordered distributors to suspend LCI television for three months from their packages for having allowed false and serious information to be broadcast on the security situation in Burkina Faso.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

Fr of the department of Boromo, Esaïe Bamogo and a delegation of administrative and religious authorities participated, this Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the space of the old Boromo market in sector 4 , at the Tabaski feast prayer. They prayed for the return of peace and a good agricultural season for Burkina Faso.

The Muslim community of Boromo celebrated this day June 28 the feast of Tabaski. There were many, the Muslim faithful to go to prayer, led by Imam Ousseni Seynou.

Imam Seynou expressed wishes for peace in Burkina Faso and a good agricultural season before sacrificing the ram.

The delegation of administrative authorities showed the solidarity of local authorities with the entire Muslim community.

On behalf of the High Commissioner, the Prefect delivered best wishes to the entire Muslim community of the province while inviting them to continue to pray for peace in Burkina Faso.

"To our prayers we must add positive behavior for the return of peace," said Isaiah Bamogo.

Muslim community leaders reiterated their support for the government's multiple efforts.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Muslim faithful of Houndé in the province of Tuy, celebrated on Wednesday June 28, 2023 in Houndé, the feast of Eid el Kébir, under the sign of the pacification of Burkina Faso and for unity and social cohesion.

The Muslim faithful of Houndé performed the great Tabaski prayer this Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in several places in the city of Houndé. It was in the courtyard of primary school A that Imam Cheik Sidi Mohamed Sana led the prayer.

For him, it is a great day for the Muslims of Houndé and in general of Burkina who celebrate Eid el Kébir.

Imam Cheik Sidi Mohamed Sana maintained that wishes were expressed for the return of peace in the country.

“We prayed for peace and for Allah to assist our authorities in their mission to pacify the country,” he explained.

The ceremony was attended by a delegation of administrative and religious authorities led by the High Commissioner of Tuy, Issiaka Segda.

The provincial authority said it had come to show solidarity with the Muslim faithful and wish them a happy Eid el-Kébir feast.

For the parish priest of Houndé, Dieudonné Bouna, the presence alongside the Muslim faithful is a sign of living together harmoniously in the city of hard bone (Houndé).

He also said that he had come on behalf of Catholic Christians to unite with the "Muslim brothers" to pray for peace in Burkina Faso.

For Dieudonné Bouna, this communion of prayer can contribute to the much sought-after unity and social cohesion between the sons and daughters of Burkina Faso.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

Imam Aboubacar Kina led the Tabaski feast prayer this Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Fada N'Gourma. He prayed for peace in Burkina Faso and wished a good winter season so that his brave peasants would have good harvests.

It was in front of the governor of the Eastern region, Colonel Hubert Yaméogo, accompanied by regional and communal authorities, representatives of other religious denominations and the Muslim faithful that Imam El-hadj Aboubacar Kina led the prayer. of Tabaski on the place of the martyrs of Fada N'Gourma.

In his sermon, the imam reminded the Muslim faithful of the importance of the Tabaski festival before imploring Allah to grant peace to Burkina Faso in particular and to the world in general.

He also wished a good winter season in the land of honest men so that his brave peasants would have good harvests.

The governor of the East region, Colonel Hubert Yaméogo, declared that "the celebration of Tabaski is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude to this community which hosts the displaced people and also to invite it to show sharing and solidarity in everyday life”.

“We wish a happy holiday to all Muslims. We have come to show them our solidarity, our fraternity and to pray with them to ask for security and peace for our country”, indicated the representative of the Catholic Church, Father Pascal Soubeiga.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Muslim faithful of Titao, in the province of Loroum, like those of other localities, prayed this Wednesday for the return of peace.

In Tansaliga, a town located not far south of the town of Titao, in sector 1, Muslim worshipers gathered on the esplanade of the mosque. They did the two rakats and sacrificed in the sheep ritual.

In Bounayiri, sector 6 of Titao, it is the same scenario. Imam Abdoul Aziz Ouédraogo preached for a return to the peace and cohesion of yesteryear.

In other prayer spaces, in Sogodin and Sector 3, the communities united in prayer.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

This Thursday's Burkinabè dailies echo the trial of the former Minister in charge of Transport, the attack on a supply convoy which left 34 dead and around 20 injured in the province of Soum, without forgetting the Tabaski festival celebrated yesterday.

“Aïd-El-Kébir 2023: The prayer was dedicated to peace and to the victims of terrorism”, features the headline of the private daily Today in Faso, evoking the Tabaski festival, celebrated the day before.

On this subject, the public daily Sidwaya mentions on its front page: “Tabaski 2023: under the sign of social cohesion”.

The newspaper informs that the Muslim faithful, on the occasion of the Tabaski feast, prayed on Wednesday June 28 in Ouagadougou at the Place de la Nation under the sign of peace and social cohesion.

According to him, the prayer was led by Imam Abdallah Ouedraogo.

For its part, the private daily Le Pays maintains that the Muslim community has prayed for the return of peace.

The colleague indicates that after two rakats of prayers, followed by his sermon, Imam Abdallah Ouédraogo recalled the history of Tabaski and the merits of his actions.

According to the newspaper, he formulated blessings for the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) which are at the forefront in the fight against terrorism.

The private daily specifies that Imam Ouédraogo welcomed the presence of other religious denominations alongside Muslims.

As for the dean of the private dailies, L'Observateur Paalga, he informs that there was a strong government delegation of four ministers at prayer.

For him, these are the ministers in charge of the Civil Service, Territorial Administration, Justice and National Education.

From another angle, the same newspaper headlines: "Vincent Dabilgou trial and 6 others: regional transport directors stop in the courtroom".

According to him, at the resumption of the hearing on Tuesday, June 27, regional transport directors took the stand to shed light on the various parties involved in this trial.

According to L'Observateur Paalga, it was a question for them of giving answers on the famous false slips that they signed to justify the fuel that they received.

On the same subject, the public newspaper Sidwaya informs that among the number of witnesses who succeeded each other at the bar to bring their share of "truth" on the file, we can retain among others, Salfo Souleymane Ilboudo, general administrator of Ildo Oil, Aristide Meda.

The state daily reports that former regional transport directors Ali Ramdé, Ibrahim Sanfo, Abdoulaye Sinon, and Amadou Onadadja were at the helm.

Under another section, the private daily published in Bobo, L'Express du Faso displays: "Namsiguia attack, they have still done everything to mourn us".

The Bobolais newspaper reports that on Monday June 26, 2023 in the locality of Namsiguia (Soum), the "forces of evil" attacked a supply convoy returning from Djibo.

For the dean of the private dailies, the provisional assessment recorded after the first search operations reports thirty-four (34) fallen (31 soldiers and 3 VDP) and about twenty wounded.

The newspaper specifies that more than 40 terrorists were neutralized during the terrorist attack.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

Muslims in Toma, Nayala province, celebrated the Eid El Kebir prayer in the city's grand mosque, in the presence of the High Commissioner, Honoré Frédéric Paré who had a thought for the fighting forces that fell the day before.

It is 8:30 a.m. when the imam Moalim Assami Paré enters the Tabaski prayer area, located near the roundabout Gué Issa Paré, in Toma.

The celebrant proceeds to the prayer of the two rakats. After this stage, the imam's son, Lassina Paré sacrificed the ram, thus giving the possibility to the Muslim faithful to proceed to the sacrifice of the sheep.

Present at the place of the ceremony, the high commissioner of the province of Nayala, Honoré Frédéric Paré wished a happy holiday to all the Nayala people.

He had a pious thought for the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) who fell the day before in the Namsiguia area.

He wished for the return of all internally displaced persons to their respective villages.

Source: Burkina Information Agency