Day: July 19, 2023

President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, spoke on Wednesday by telephone with his Algerian counterpart, Abelmadjid Tebboune, and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. President Kaïs Saïed presented his Algerian and Egyptian counterparts with greetings on the occasion of the advent of the new year of Hegira 1445, reads a press release from the Presidency of the Republic.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA/ECOWAS) organized from July 17 to 19, 2023, in Manga (Centre-South region) a regional workshop to strengthen the technical capacities of local actors working on the ground on integrated approaches to climate-smart agriculture to promote agricultural practices that are resilient to the adverse effects of climate change.

"This training, which includes a theoretical phase and a field visit, aims to give participants the tools, methods and concrete techniques to be able to roll out climate-smart agriculture in the field," said the West Africa coordinator. from the International Center for Agricultural Research (CIAT)/AICCRA, Robert Zougmoré.

According to Mr. Zougmoré, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is a new concept developed by FAO.

“It aims to achieve three pillars at the same time, which are the sustainable improvement of agricultural productivity, adaptation to climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture,” he said.

The thirty or so local actors who take part in the training on the subject in Manga are made up of executives and agents from local communities and municipalities, technical services for agriculture, water, livestock and the environment, as well as representatives of CSOs, NGOs and farmers' organizations (POs).

By initiating the session on their behalf, it is also a question of "making them ambassadors of climate-smart agriculture throughout the Central-South region", argued Robert Zougmoré.

During the three days of activities, the theoretical training concerned, among other things, the understanding of the problem of climate change, the identification and proposal of solutions by the actors in connection with AIC and the formulation of related projects, underlined the main trainer, professor Irénikatché Akponikpé.

As for the practical aspect, it concerned the field visit to allow participants “to see firsthand cases of successful AIC interventions”, he added.

"This workshop was very useful to us because it allowed us to understand the benefits of smart agriculture, whether it is to improve our production or to fight against the effects of climate change", noted the Adissa Congo participant from the special communal delegation of Guiba.

The Manga workshop is part of the regional project to promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (AIC) in West Africa (AIC-AO) implemented by the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Agriculture. 'Food (ARAA/ECOWAS) in partnership with the Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT through the ''Accelerating the Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa'' (AICCRA) Program and the National Climate Management Units Program (PMU).

This project is financed by BOAD and the Adaptation Fund to approximately 12 million US dollars, i.e. approximately 7 billion 9.58 million CFA francs and operates in five West African countries which are Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana, said the West Africa coordinator of the International Center for Agricultural Research (CIAT)/AICCRA, Robert Zougmoré.

In Burkina Faso, the areas of intervention of the project are mainly the Center-South and the Center-East, specified Mr. Zougmoré.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The new baccalaureate holders and the patented exams for the 2023 session, from the province of Sourou (Boucle du Mouhoun) were informed from July 12 to July 15 in Tougan on the choice of their university course and their series in second grade, by the provincial directorate of post-primary and secondary education in Sourou.

From July 12 to July 15, 2023 in Tougan, the baccalaureate holders and the patented exams of the 2023 session of the province of Sourou were informed about the orientation of their future school curriculum, during the orientation days, initiated by the provincial education directorate. post-primary and secondary education in Sourou.

These days aim to enlighten the participants so that they make a wise choice of their series in second or their course at university.

For four days, the school guidance counselors Aboud-Draba Kadidja and Wêndyam Sonia Nikièma, through presentations, informed the graduates of the various public training offers, the online registration procedures on the "Campus Faso" platform.

They also informed the training and research units, the training institutes and schools, the various scholarships for new graduates.

As for the patentees, they were informed about the different series in second class and the different parameters to be taken into account to make a rational choice.

The head of the examinations and competitions department at the provincial directorate of post-primary and secondary education in Sourou, Pierre Zan, representing the director, congratulated the facilitators for the quality of the work and the choice of modules given to the participants.

Mr. Zan noted that the provincial directorate in charge of post-primary education will remain in the same dynamic, so that the winners of the school exams for the 2024 session can make a choice in their sector.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Yako Remand and Correctional Center (MACY) celebrated from July 16 to 18, 2023, the first edition of the inmate's 72 hours, called "Mandela Day" for the benefit of its residents.

For the first time in its history, the actors of the judicial family of Yako celebrate "Nelson Mandela Day", in memory of the former prisoner and South African President, Nelson Mandela, for the benefit of the detainees of the House of Remand and Yako's correction (MACY).

For this year 2023, the 72 hours of "Mandela Day" dedicated to detainees have been placed under the theme "Community contribution to the improvement of living and detention conditions".

This first edition was sponsored by the Dima of Yako, his majesty the Naba-Djiguèmdé.

The ceremony was punctuated by performances by artists, presentation of certificates of recognition to people who have spared no effort to support the judicial institution, through humanitarian works.

It was also marked by a guided tour of the MACY of Yako followed by a community meal.

The president of the organization committee of the days, Clémence Ouédraogo/Abassiri and judge at the TGI of Yako indicated that the day of July 18 constitutes a recognition of the works of Nelson Mandela, through his fight for democracy, the culture of peace and freedom.

“We celebrate this man of immeasurable values who knew how to transcend suffering and humiliation to lead the whole world towards better days. she said.

She also took the opportunity to make pleas, in favor of the detainees, in particular on the improvement of their living and detention conditions.

As for the High Commissioner of the province of Passoré, Laurent Kontogom, who was also president of the ceremony, Nelson Mandela Day or "Mandela Day" aims, among other things, to mobilize outside communities on the conditions of detainees, to recognize the importance social work done by prison staff.

According to Mr. Kontogom, prison environments are marked by precarious living conditions which often do not favor the decent and humane treatment of prisoners.

“Our wish is that Prisoners' Day can be remembered and serve as a reference to promote human actions in favor of the prison world. he argued.

To this end, the sponsor, the president of the organizing committee of the 72 hours pleaded for a better socio-professional, educational and cultural reintegration of people in detention in Yako.

The director of the MACY of Yako, Armard Sawadogo recalled that the United Nations celebrates every July 18 "The day of the detained person" or "Mandela Day" to pay tribute to the former South African president who made 27 years from prison.

Mr. Sawadogo also made an observation on the situation of detainees as well as prison staff.

It emerges from the said report that the budget allocated to the food and health of the 108 detainees of the MACY for the year 2023 is below the needs of the prisoners.

According to him, the distribution makes case of 112 F CFA per day and per detainee for food needs and 10 F CFA per person and per day, with regard to health care.

Armard Sawadogo said he was satisfied with the celebration of Nelson Mandela Day and thanked all the actors who contributed to the success of the event.

On the sidelines of the official "Mandela Day" ceremony, the 72 hours of the Yako detainee were marked, among other things, by the organization of a cleanliness day within the Yako CMA, a medical visit for the prisoners as well as board games and pétanque competitions.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The population of Sissamba in the commune of Ouahigouya (North) discussed on July 16, 2023 the promotion of social cohesion which resulted in a consensus, which should enable the customary chief and his constituents to strengthen resilience. in the locality.

Nationals, notables and several resource people met on Sunday July 16, 2023 under the palaver tree of "Toogo Naaba", customary chief of the village of Sissamba, in the commune of Ouahigouya to discuss the promotion of peace.

This meeting resulted in a consensus, within the framework of the search for unity and social cohesion, which should enable the customary chief and his constituents to strengthen resilience in the locality.

Sissamba, a village attached to the commune of Ouahigouya is located in the suburbs of Ouahigouya, about ten km on the national road leading to Tougan.

The locality which faces the pressure of terrorist attacks around the city of Ouahigouya wants to be resilient, in this difficult security context.

For some time now, disputes between the bearer of the tradition and some citizens have been putting a strain on the social cohesion and unity of the inhabitants of the village, which is already full of several internally displaced persons (IDPs) from neighboring localities.

It is in view of the situation that the sons of the village residing in other localities felt that the problem had to be taken seriously and resolved through consultation for the happiness of the populations.

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To this end, young people, customary people from the neighborhoods of the village, the head of the Village Development Committee (CVD), nationals residing in Ouagadougou, the Imam and other resource persons met in the courtyard of the chief of Sissamba to find a solution.

Thus, the participants exposed the problems related to the governance of the chiefdom, the cohabitation with the displaced persons, through the organization and the exploitation of the old artisanal gold site.

The Toogo Naaba customary chief of Sissamba

One of the facilitators and moderator of the meeting Boureima Ouédraogo said he was satisfied with the exchanges, because according to him, the objective of the meeting was achieved.

"The frankness in the remarks, the sincerity and the courtesy in the interventions lead us to affirm, without being too mistaken, that the bad spirit which inhabited each other will be eradicated in favor of better social cohesion and better living together", he added.

Same story for the "Toogo Naaba", chief of Sissamba who has reigned for seven years after his enthronement by the king of Yatenga.

“It was really a meeting that had to be held, because tensions were rising, free expression allowed us to tell the truth and prevent each other from holding grudges. “, he argued.

According to the customary authority, the meeting will facilitate the agreement and the union of the sons of the village for a real social cohesion in its area.

The customary chief wished a good rainy season to his constituents and encouraged the populations for their resilience and their firm will to stay in their land, despite the threats of armed groups to leave the area.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Basic Education District of Ouindigui (CEB) organized on Saturday, July 15, 2023, the day of the internally displaced student in Ouahigouya to reward deserving displaced students for the Primary School Certificate (CEP). ), session 2023.

The site of the Association for Aid to Children and Destitute Families (ADEFAD) served as the setting for the day of the student displaced from Ouindigui on Saturday July 15, 2023.

This day which aims to recognize the merit of the actors of education in the commune of Ouindigui (North) made it possible to reward the deserving pupils of the district.

It was chaired by the 1st vice-president of the special delegation of the commune of Ouindigui, Salifou Ouédraogo.

10 students, including the first two from each site and the first two students for the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), 2023 session, received prizes consisting mainly of school supply kits and a financial envelope.

The head of district, Saïdou Rabo praised the efforts of education actors and financial partners for their constant contributions to the education system.

“I invite the partners to continue their support actions for the initiatives of the constituency,” he urged.

Mr. Rabo expressed his gratitude to teachers and parents of students who ensure educational continuity despite the security situation and difficult working conditions.

Kotim Ouédraogo, revealed to the general public for her capacity for resilience in 2022, maintained the momentum by achieving a rate of 98.39%.

The district of Ouindigui recorded 95 admitted out of 97 students presented, a success rate of 97.94%.

The commune of Ouindigui is going through a difficult security situation which has caused the displacement of all of its populations.

Internally displaced students from the district were welcomed at 4 sites in Ouahigouya for educational continuity.

Source: Burkina Information Agency