September 27, 2023

Le prince héritier Mohammed bin Salman dévoile le plan directeur de Soudah Peaks

RIYAD, Arabie Saoudite, 27 sept. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Son Altesse Royale, le prince héritier saoudien Mohammed ben Salmane bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Premier ministre et président de Soudah Development, a dévoilé le plan directeur pour développer un nouveau projet dans la région montagneuse de Soudah et certaines parties de Rijal Almaa. Le projet Soudah Peaks prévoit la création d’une destination de tourisme de montagne de luxe à 3015 mètres d’altitude, sur le plus haut sommet d’Arabie saoudite. Situé dans un environnement naturel et culturel extraordinaire dans la région d’Asir, dans le sud-ouest de l’Arabie saoudite, le projet sert d’élément clé des efforts du Fonds d’investissement public (PIF) visant à diversifier l’économie en développant des industries vitales telles que le tourisme, l’hôtellerie et les loisirs, et en soutenant la stratégie de développement d’Asir.

Le prince héritier Mohammed bin Salman, président du conseil d’administration de Soudah Development, a déclaré que Soudah Peaks représentait une nouvelle ère du tourisme de montagne de luxe, dans la mesure où il propose une expérience de vie sans précédent tout en préservant l’environnement naturel et la richesse culturelle et patrimoniale. Ce projet est stratégiquement conforme aux objectifs de la Vision 2030, à savoir développer le tourisme et les loisirs, soutenir la croissance économique, attirer les investissements, contribuer à hauteur de plus de 29 milliards de riyals saoudiens au PIB cumulé du Royaume et créer des milliers de possibilités d’emploi directes et indirectes.

Et son altesse royale d’ajouter : « Le plan directeur réaffirme notre engagement aux efforts mondiaux visant à préserver l’environnement et les ressources naturelles pour les générations futures à contribuer à la diversification des sources de revenus nationaux et à la construction d’une économie solide qui attire les investissements locaux et mondiaux ».

« Soudah Peaks sera une addition importante au secteur du tourisme en Arabie saoudite et placera le Royaume sur la carte du tourisme mondial, tout en célébrant la richesse de la culture et du patrimoine du pays. Les visiteurs auront l’occasion de découvrir la beauté de Soudah Peaks, d’explorer la richesse de sa culture et de son patrimoine, et de vivre l’expérience de l’hospitalité authentique de la communauté locale. Soudah Peaks proposera des expériences inoubliables dans un cadre verdoyant, au-dessus des nuages », a indiqué le prince héritier.

Soudah Peaks vise à fournir des services d’hospitalité luxueux et haut de gamme à plus de deux millions de visiteurs tout au long de l’année d’ici à 2033. Le plan directeur est conçu de manière à refléter les styles traditionnels et architecturaux locaux et à promouvoir le patrimoine culturel et paysager de la région. La destination comptera six zones de développement uniques : Tahlal, Sahab, Sabrah, Jareen, Rijal et Red Rock. Chacune d’entre elles disposera d’une gamme d’installations de classe mondiale, notamment des hôtels, des stations de montagne de luxe, des chalets résidentiels, des villas, des manoirs haut de gamme, des attractions commerciales et de divertissement, ainsi que des attractions en plein air dédiées au sport, à l’aventure, au bien-être et à la culture.

Soudah Development fournira 2700 chambres d’hôtel, 1336 unités résidentielles et 80 000 mètres carrés d’espace commercial pour Soudah Peaks d’ici à 2033. Le plan directeur sera développé sur trois phases. L’achèvement de la première phase est prévu pour 2027 avec 940 chambres d’hôtel, 391 unités résidentielles et 32 000 mètres carrés d’espace commercial.

Soudah Peaks s’étend sur plus de 627 kilomètres carrés surplombant un paysage naturel impressionnant, avec moins de 1 % des terrains acquis à des fins de construction. Il reflète en effet l’engagement de Soudah Development à protéger et à préserver l’environnement, en adoptant les meilleures normes de développement durable, et en contribuant aux efforts de l’Initiative verte saoudienne.

En tant que société par actions fermée appartenant au PIF, Soudah Development vise à développer une destination touristique de montagne de luxe unique en Arabie Saoudite, tout en préservant l’environnement naturel et le patrimoine culturel de la zone du projet répartie sur Soudah et certaines parties de Rijal Almaa.

À propos de Soudah Development
Soudah Development est une société anonyme fermée entièrement détenue par le Fonds d’investissement public (PIF) de l’Arabie saoudite. Elle a été créée pour stimuler le développement d’une destination touristique de montagne de luxe, couvrant Soudah et certaines parties de Rijal Almaa, dans la région d’Asir, au sud-ouest de l’Arabie saoudite. Elle vise à préserver le paysage naturel et à respecter le riche patrimoine culturel de la région, en attirant 2 millions de visiteurs chaque année d’ici à 2033. Le développement de Soudah a été annoncé le 24 février 2021 par SAR le prince héritier Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Premier ministre et président du PIF.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter les liens suivants :
Sites électroniques : www.soudah.sa et www.soudahpeaks.com
Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn et Facebook : @Soudahpeaks
Ou par email : press@soudah.sa

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Contacts:
Mohammed A. Alshehri
Press@soudah.sa

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September 27, 2023

10 areas of the aerospace industry to be disrupted by AI tools

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The use of AI in aviation goes beyond customer support chatbots and price comparison tools for travelers. While these applications will definitely stay and become ubiquitous, the real disruption will come from optimizing the “hard” areas of aviation – from revenue management to evaluating the likelihood of a strike. Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis shares his predictions regarding the areas where AI in aviation will make a massive difference.

Unlocking true dynamic pricing. In the airline business, revenue management has never been an easy game, but the stakes are even higher in the post-COVID world. According to IATA, the average profit margin per passenger today is truly razor-thin – just $2.25, compared to double-digit numbers in 2019. AI can help improve the tough task of analyzing historical data and calculating the right price, taking into account the client’s location and a myriad of other factors. While larger airlines will probably opt for building their own solutions in-house, there’s already a growing number of carriers partnering with the likes of AirGain – an AI-driven predictive solution with a data lake covering 6 billion price points.
Maintaining engine health. Predictive maintenance has been an integral part of MRO for quite some time now, with sensors helping airlines determine when and what needs to be fixed or replaced. Artificial Intelligence can use both real-time sensor data and predictive historical fault patterns to reduce downtime and overall costs of maintenance. A recent study conducted by the University of Maryland’s Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) found that predictive maintenance can reduce aircraft operational costs by up to 20%. AI is already disrupting this field. For instance, Lufthansa Technik has leveled up aircraft upkeep with its AI-driven predictive maintenance systems. Their Condition Analytics solution employs machine learning algorithms to analyze sensor data from various aircraft components, predicting maintenance needs with remarkable precision. The creation of so-called “digital twins” – perfect virtual replicas that change their parameters according to the physical component’s wear – MRO technicians use digital twins for predictive maintenance and to detect anomalies by comparing real-world sensor data to the data generated by digital twins.
Planning the most efficient route. According to IATA, airlines will spend $215 billion this year, accounting for around 28% of operating expenses, which can be reduced with more efficient route planning. Numerous variables (including air traffic congestion, quickly changing weather patterns, and fluctuating fuel costs) make route planning a complex and demanding task, which can either improve or damage a carrier’s bottom line, depending on how efficiently it is performed. AI-enabled platforms can accelerate decision-making for operators, helping them harness not just the power of historical data but also of predictive mechanisms that, together, generate an actionable and clear picture. One example of such a platform is Flyways, which uses scheduled and active flight data to map out flight routes that go through less-congested areas and bypass areas with adverse weather conditions. The solution has already been tested out by Alaska Airlines, saving the company 480,000 gallons of fuel and resulting in 4,600 fewer tons in carbon emissions over a six-month period. The results of such AI-operator collaboration are reflected not only in cost savings but also in helping businesses become more sustainable. Once such solutions become commonplace not just among airlines but also flight authorities around the world, we will look back at today and be surprised at how inefficient all of us were when planning routes.
Predicting strikes. While strikes in aviation usually make headlines because of the disruption they have on travelers’ plans (especially around major holidays), the fact that airlines can lose tens if not hundreds of millions per strike is often overlooked. In 2022, for instance, SAS lost $145 million over a 15-day pilot strike. As AI can analyze not just technical but also sociological data, a model could be designed to help airlines predict a potential strike and be better prepared for potential negotiations. Models like this that can predict the probability of individual employees leaving their jobs have already been developed by IBM, producing 95% accuracy.
Improving workflows in-flight. An AI can serve as a helper not just to the staff on the ground but also to the cabin crew. It is not just about making routine tasks easier – a properly trained tool can offer expert advice on managing the aircraft and making quick, informed decisions, especially when the pressure is on and quick decisions are vital. The wheels are already in motion to bring this vision to life, with Level 1 AI applications nearing certification, thanks to EASA’s Trustworthiness of Machine Learning based Systems guidelines established in April 2022.
Helping pilots and crew maintain their mental health. Could an AI model have prevented the suicide-by-pilot disaster of Germanwings Flight 9525 that led to the death of 150 people? While this is an area of much speculation, specially designed regular staff screenings can help predict the likelihood of mental issues exacerbated by exposure to stressful events, such as circadian rhythm disruptions, instances of turbulence, and onboard emergencies. Another promising application, which is already being tested by the UK startup Blueskeye AI, is the use of facial sensing technology to identify fatigue in pilots. Today, fatigue is calculated based on the number of hours a pilot has flown, but in the future, this metric will be highly individualized.
Predicting the probability of Airworthiness Directives. An Airworthiness Directive (AD) for either a part of the frame or the engine can ground a sizeable share of an airline’s fleet, especially one that is not diversified across different models. Knowing the likelihood of such a risk can massively help at different stages of fleet management – from fleet formation to maintenance. Much like AI-driven risk management software in banks and financial institutions, a similar solution could be deployed to calculate and mitigate AD risks.
Improving in-house quality management processes. While no malfunction will ever rival the $20 billion bill that Boeing had to foot because of the crashes and subsequent grounding of the 737 MAX, a QA issue can still bankrupt a company. While quality assurance standards in aviation are already higher than in any other industry due to strict regulation of everything related to safety and security, AI can boost in-house quality assurance protocols within the realms of aviation manufacturing and airline management. At the manufacturing stage, a sophisticated computer vision system enhanced by manual checks can better pinpoint flaws in components. For airlines, an AI-enhanced Safety Management System (SMS) can take into account vast amounts of data from various sources, including performance, weather partners and maintenance information.
Finding the best logistics solution for AOG situations. While every aircraft on ground (AOG) situation is unique, it can cost the airline anything from $10,000 to $150,000, not to mention reputational damage. Figuring out the puzzle of both finding the spare part needed and delivering it in hours, and not days, can be tricky, especially if the AOG situation happens far away from major hubs. An AI solution could help the company quickly locate and ship the part to the aircraft. At the same time, a predictive maintenance solution can help prepare for potential AOG events and make sure that there are always enough critical parts in stock.
Determining insurance pricing. In the post-9/11 world, aviation insurance buyers globally are still encountering escalating prices and diminished availability when it comes to war risk coverage. An AI model can help airlines calculate the risks they are facing more precisely, helping them to understand their “war risk” exposure when they are making insurance-related decisions.

About Gediminas Ziemelis

Gediminas Ziemelis (born April 4, 1977) is an accomplished Lithuanian entrepreneur, business consultant, and the founder and current Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 196 aircraft. He was selected twice among the top 40 most talented young industry leaders by Aviation Week & Space Technology.

Gediminas is known for his cosmopolitan mindset and exceptional management skills, which have contributed to his success in various business fields. Over his 26-year-long career, Gediminas has founded more than 100 start-ups, 50% of which are still in operation, led companies through 4 successful IPO/SPO processes, and raised over 800 million euros in global public capital and bond markets.

In December 2022, Gediminas Ziemelis was listed as the richest Lithuanian by TOP Magazine, with estimated assets worth 1.68 billion euros.

Gediminas is the largest donator of Rimantas Kaukenas Support Group, a charity and support fund, that provides help to children with oncological diseases and their families. He is also the biggest shareholder in the leading basketball club Wolves.

Media contact: 
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Chief Communications Officer 
Avia Solutions Group 
silvija.jakiene@aviasg.com 
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September 27, 2023

HRH Crown Prince launches Soudah Peaks’ masterplan

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, and Chairman of Soudah Development has launched the masterplan to develop Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa into Soudah Peaks – a luxury mountain tourism destination set 3,015 meters above sea level on Saudi Arabia’s highest peak. Situated within an extraordinary natural and cultural environment in the Aseer region (southwest Saudi Arabia), the project is a key part of the Public Investment Fund (PIF)’s efforts to diversify the economy by expanding vital industries such as tourism, hospitality, and entertainment, and supporting Aseer development strategy.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of Soudah Development’s Board of Directors, stated that Soudah Peaks represents a new era of luxury mountain tourism by providing an unprecedented living experience while preserving the natural environment, cultural, and heritage richness. It is strategically aligned with Vision 2030 goals of expanding tourism and entertainment, supporting economic growth, attracting investments, contributing more than SAR 29 billion to the Kingdom’s cumulative GDP, and creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities.

HRH said, “The masterplan reaffirms our commitment to global efforts in preserving the environment and natural resources for future generations and aims to contribute to diversifying national income sources and building a strong economy that attracts local and global investments.”

HRH added, “Soudah Peaks will be a significant addition to the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and place the Kingdom on the global tourism map, whilst highlighting and celebrating the country’s rich culture and heritage. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the beauty of Soudah Peaks, explore its rich culture and heritage, and experience the authentic hospitality of the local community. Soudah Peaks will offer unforgettable experiences amidst lush greenery, above the clouds.”

Soudah Peaks aims to offer high-end luxurious hospitality services to over two million visitors throughout the year by 2033. The masterplan is being designed to reflect the local traditional, and architectural styles, and will promote both the cultural and landscape heritage of the region. The destination will be home to 6 unique development zones: Tahlal, Sahab, Sabrah, Jareen, Rijal, and Red Rock. Each will offer a range of world-class facilities including hotels, luxury mountain resorts, residential chalets, villas, premium mansion sites, entertainment and commercial attractions, as well as outdoor attractions dedicated to sports, adventure, wellness and culture.

Soudah Development will deliver 2,700 hospitality keys, 1,336 residential units, and 80,000 square meters of commercial space for Soudah Peaks by 2033. The masterplan will be developed over three phases, with 940 hotel keys, 391 residential units, and 32,000 square meters of retail space expected to be completed in 2027, within Phase one.

Soudah Peaks is set across more than 627 square kilometers of awe-inspiring nature, with less than 1% of the land being acquired for building, reflecting Soudah Development’s commitment to protecting and preserving the environment, following best-in-class sustainability standards, and contributing to the efforts of the Saudi Green Initiative.

As a closed joint-stock company owned by PIF, Soudah Development aims to develop a unique luxury mountain tourism destination in Saudi Arabia, whilst preserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of the project area spread across Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa.

About Soudah Development
Soudah Development is a closed joint-stock company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. It has been established to drive the development of a luxury mountain tourism destination, covering Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa, in the Aseer region in southwest Saudi Arabia. It aims to preserve the natural landscape and respect the rich cultural heritage of the region, whilst attracting 2 million visitors every year by 2033. Soudah Development was announced by HRH Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, and Chairman of PIF, on February 24, 2021.

For more information, visit the links below:
Website: www.soudah.sa & www.soudahpeaks.com
Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook: @Soudahpeaks
Or by email: press@soudah.sa

Source: NewsBeatWire

Contacts:

Mohammed A. Alshehri

Press@soudah.sa

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September 27, 2023

Sustainable ocean economy: Seychelles becomes member of the Ocean Panel

Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others.

State House said in a press release on Tuesday that Seychelles became the 18th member of the Ocean Panel on September 20.

In his message on the occasion, Ramkalawan stressed the importance of ocean-based sustainable development that can help in achieving improved food security, increased clean energy production, sustainable socio-economic growth, and tackling the climate crisis.

He said that "the world needs to seek collaboratively innovative solutions to satisfy both environmental as well as socio-economic needs. It is through joint efforts that the world, especially Archipelagic and Island States can surmount the global modern day challenges and transform them into opportunities."

Ramkalawan also conveyed Seychelles' commitment that as a member of the Ocean Panel, it will aspire to encourage and forge partnerships that would contribute towards globally sustainable oceans where people and the planet can prosper.

The Ocean Panel is a high level global initiative that allows world leaders to build momentum and work towards a sustainable ocean economy in which effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity go hand-in-hand.

Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, is seen as a leader in ocean matters among the small island developing states (SIDS).

The sustainability of the ocean is at the top of the island nation's development agenda and is an important part of its diplomatic outreach. This makes the island nation a key actor to mobilise countries from the Indian Ocean and SIDS to support and contribute to the Ocean Decade.

In March 2020, Seychelles achieved a milestone when it designated one third of its ocean territory as a Marine Protected Areas, a total of 410,000 square kilometres, under the National Parks and Nature Conservancy Act.

The designation means Seychelles has tripled the UN Convention of Biological Diversity Target 11 for 10 percent marine protection by 2020, and the UN Sustainable Development Goal SDG-14 for 10 percent coastal and marine protection a decade ahead of international targets.

Source: Seychelles News Agency

September 27, 2023

Attempt at destabilization: Captain Ibrahim Traoré thanks the Burkinabè for their continued monitoring

Captain Ibrahim Traoré reaffirmed on Wednesday his determination to lead the Transition safely, despite the various maneuvers. He also thanked the Burkinabè for their continued vigil.

“Together, we are committed to the liberation of our country. I am reassured of my determination to lead the Transition successfully despite adversity and the various maneuvers to stop our inexorable march towards assumed sovereignty.

My conviction is forged with each step taken in the reconquest of our dear homeland. THANK YOU to all Burkinabè people who continually ensure citizen monitoring, a guarantee of collective success! », Wrote President Ibrahim Traoré on Wednesday evening on his X account (Ex Twitter).

As a reminder, on the night of Tuesday September 26 to Wednesday September 27, 2023, many Burkinabè took to the streets to denounce what they consider to be persistent maneuvers to destabilize the power of the Transition.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

September 27, 2023

Passoré: The new provincial director in charge of primary education, Mahamoudou Kiogo installed

The High Commissioner of Passoré, Laurent K Kontogom officially installed on Tuesday September 26, 2023 in Yako, the new Provincial Director of Preschool, Primary and Formal Education (DPEPPNF), Mahamoudou Kiogo, in his new functions.

New Provincial Director of Preschool, Primary and Formal Education (DPEPPNF) of Passoré, Mahamoudou Kiogo officially took office on Tuesday September 26, 2023 in Yako, in the Northern region.

The installation ceremony was chaired by the High Commissioner of the Passoré province, Laurent Kontogom, in the presence of his collaborators, his friends, his parents and his fellow provincial directors and his former collaborators of the Directorate provincial post primary and secondary education (DPEPS) of Passoré.

The new DPEPPNF expressed his gratitude to the Transition authorities for the trust placed in his modest person for this “heavy” responsibility.

Aware of the major challenges awaiting him, Mr. Kiogo called for the support of his colleagues and promised to embody certain values such as listening and “frank” and “constructive” dialogue to achieve the expected objectives.

He also requested indulgence, assiduity and a high sense of public service from the staff and all teachers within his territorial jurisdiction.

The outgoing DPEPPNF, Clarisse Jeanne Marie Zoungrana/Kaboré, expressed all her gratitude to her former colleagues for the frank collaboration, dialogue and hard work from which she benefited during her mission.

The high commissioner of the Passoré province, Laurent Kontogom noted that Ms. Zoungrana remains a “methodical” and “meticulous” woman in her work.

He subsequently wished a good career path to the outgoing DPEPPNF who spent 11 months and 26 days at the DPEPPNF of Passoré.

Ms. Zoungrana says she is leaving the city of Naba-Djiguèmdé with the feeling of a mission well accomplished, given the best success rates recorded in the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) during her stay in the Passoré province.

She invited the agents to support the new provincial director in charge of Primary Education to meet the multiple challenges of the education system.

The DPEPPNF staff representative, Oumarou Gadiaga, hoped that the new provincial director would be a unifier for the smooth running of the provincial management.

Mr. Gadiaga congratulated the outgoing DPEPPNF for her sacrifice, her sense of listening and dialogue during her duties.

As a reminder, Mahamoudou Kiogo was appointed in the Council of Ministers on September 6, as the new provincial director of preschool, primary and formal education in Passoré.

Long before his appointment, Mr. Kiogo was the head of the inclusive education department, girls' education, gender, promotion of national languages and citizenship, at the DPEPS of Passoré.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

September 27, 2023

Burkina/Food insecurity: The NGO Compassion launches a response plan of more than one billion FCFA in favor of vulnerable households

The Christian NGO Compassion International Burkina Faso (CIBF), officially launched on Tuesday its second response plan against food insecurity of one billion 600 million FCFA, to reach 9,000 families vulnerable.

“Like several countries around the world where the survival of millions of people is threatened by the food crisis and the disintegration of the social fabric, Burkina Faso has been experiencing a series of unprecedented security, health and humanitarian crises since 2018” , declared the national director of Compassion international Burkina Faso (CIBF), Issaka Kiemtoré.

According to him, CIBF's response plan against food insecurity, lasting 12 months, amounts to one billion 600 million FCFA and will affect 9,000 vulnerable families.

Mr. Kiemtoré spoke on Tuesday in Ouagadougou, during the official launching ceremony and a socialization workshop of the second project to respond to the food crisis in the CIBF intervention zones.

According to him, the project is the result of consultation and collaboration with national and international partners, in order to tackle the root causes of hunger with immediate solutions, through three fundamental pillars.

The first head of the Christian NGO indicated that the first pillar is food relief for 9,000 households including 1,200 displaced families with the distribution of 2,700 tons of cereals for 3 months.

The second, said Issaka Kiemtoré, remains the improvement of the agricultural production of 4,014 households through the distribution of improved seeds and fertilizers for the next agricultural campaign 2024-2025.

According to him, the third pillar is the promotion of the livelihoods of 3,500 vulnerable households through the creation and monitoring of small and medium-sized businesses, financial education, management of income-generating activities and the granting of 50 000 CFA per company to 3,500 parents, from February 2024.

“Be also reassured of our commitment to contribute, as far as possible, to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as to the economic and social development of this country,” he confided.

In his opinion, the CIBF works with nearly 440 partner churches to improve the well-being of populations, particularly vulnerable children.

The national director of Compassion international Burkina Faso (CIBF) specified that in October 2022, his structure, in collaboration with local communities, the government, partners and donors, had implemented a similar project worth more than 2.5 billion FCFA, in favor of 13,000 vulnerable families.

According to the representative of the Minister in charge of Humanitarian Action, Dr Palamanga Ouoba, the country is going through a difficult period in its history and this gesture constitutes a breath of fresh air for vulnerable people.

He stressed that it is women, the elderly and children who are paying the heavy price in this security, food and humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso.

Dr Ouoba, reported that according to the Harmonized Framework statistics of March 2023, around 3.3 million people are food insecure in the country.

According to him, the State and its partners will spare no effort with suitable solutions to meet the needs of the population in terms of food.

As a reminder, since 2015, Burkina Faso has faced terrorism which has caused the death of hundreds of people, nearly 1.7 million displaced people and the closure of numerous educational and health establishments.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

September 27, 2023

Burkina: Social facts and national situation make the front pages of daily newspapers

Burkinabè newspapers, in their publications this Wednesday, essentially deal with social facts including the illicit use of veterinary medicine in animal health, without forgetting the national situation marked by an exchange between the Minister of State Bassolma Bazié and Burkinabè living in the United States.

“National situation: Bassolma Bazié reassures Burkinabè people living in the United States,” reads the national daily Sidwaya on its headline.

The newspaper informs that the Minister of State, in charge of the Civil Service Bassolma Bazié spoke with Burkinabè living in the United States on Monday, September 25 in New York with whom he reviewed the national security situation and actions undertaken by the government to meet the challenges.

Sidwaya specifies that this meeting was held online and in person to allow everyone to intervene regardless of their area of residence.

He adds by informing that Minister Bassolma Bazié has suggested that it has been decided to diversify partnerships for more sovereignty and the making of certain decisions.

The national daily also devotes a major report to the prison world at the Ouagadougou Prison and Correction Center (MACO), headlined: “Inmates in menstrual precariousness”.

For its part, Le Pays, a private newspaper, evokes, through a sidewalk microphone, the 2023-2024 school year, displaying: “the struggle of the Ouagalais, Bobolais and Ouahigouyalais”.

The same daily highlights the words of the national coordinator of the National Convergence for Renaissance (CNR), a supporter of the Transition in Burkina, Emmanuel Yaro who declares this: “Let us be the control tower of this transition at the cost of sweat and blood if necessary.”

Meanwhile, L'Express du Faso, a private daily published in Bobo-Dioulasso, has on its front page: "Drama in sector 9 of Bobo: The security guard of a gas station found dead."

The newspaper reports that it was in the early morning of yesterday Tuesday September 26 that the lifeless body of the security guard of the ''Douk-oil'' gas station was found in the premises of the said station located in the Accart-district. city, in sector No. 9 of the city of Bobo-Dioulasso.

As for Today in Faso, it headlines: “Dori: the lifeless body of a gendarme found in Wendou”.

The oldest private daily newspaper in Burkina Faso, L'Observateur Paalga, for its part, headlines its front page: "Illicit use of veterinary products: A situation aggravated by insecurity."

He informs that the National Order of Veterinarians of Burkina Faso organized the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of veterinary days to reflect on the inappropriate use of veterinary drugs.

He also specified that 50 to 70% of veterinary products in Africa do not pass through authorized circuits.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

September 27, 2023

Return of electricity after a month of interruption in Nouna: People in jubilation

After more than a month of interruption in the province of Kossi and particularly in the town of Nouna, electricity finally returned on the evening of Tuesday September 26, 2023. This return was welcomed by clamors of joy followed by the din of horns on the main road which crosses the town of Nouna.

The town of Nouna is reborn. Economic activities can resume with a vengeance because electricity is back on the evening of Tuesday September 26, 2023, after more than a month of interruption.

Joy can be felt on faces, congratulatory messages on the platform of the National Electricity Company of Burkina (SONABEL) paraded to encourage the company to move forward.

In the early morning, the call to prayer from the muezzins of the different mosques woke the population.

For the High Commissioner of Kossi, Dô Jacques Abel Sanou, each Burkinabè counts for the Transition authorities and there is hope for the return of populations to their localities.

At the same time, he paid tribute to the agents of SONABEL, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP) for the sacrifices made on a daily basis for the happiness of the population.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

September 27, 2023

Renewable energies: “The declaration of the quality management policy will greatly satisfy our customers”, DG ANEREE

The Director General of the National Agency for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ANEREE), Tobouré Gandré, affirmed Tuesday that the quality management policy which he has just signed will make it possible to greatly satisfy customers and users of the public service.

“The official signing of the quality management policy will make it possible to satisfy users in the greatest possible way, in particular our customers who come to benefit from our services” declares Tobouré Gandré, Director General of the national agency for renewable energies and energy. energy efficiency (ANEREE).

For him, the quality management policy aims to ensure customer satisfaction, to guarantee compliance with current standards and regulations and to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Mr. Gandré spoke on Tuesday in Ouagadougou during the official signing ceremony of the ANEREE quality policy declaration.

“This signature will specifically consist of informing staff of the importance of implementing the quality policy as well as stakeholders in taking its requirements into account” underlines Tobouré Gandré.

“To do this, the staff must be competent staff who offer a public service to all users,” he adds.

“Quality appears to be a universal value that permeates people” affirms the Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of ANEREE, Mohamadi Bila.

In the opinion of the PCA, quality is taking an increasingly prominent place in business life.

The National Agency for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency is a State public establishment involved in renewable energies and energy.

ANEREE aims to promote the energy transition through the control of efficiency, the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels and the regulation of the renewable energy sector in Burkina Faso.

Source: Burkina Information Agency