Day: October 20, 2023

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Kénédougou: Academic excellence celebrated in Kotoura

Orodara, The Association for the Development of Kotoura (ADK) rewarded the best students and teachers of the village on Saturday October 14, 2023 during a ceremony of excellence.

The atmosphere was festive last Saturday in Kotoura on the occasion of School Excellence Day.

During the 2022-2023 academic year, the schools and educational establishments of Kotoura shone with their excellent academic performance despite the difficult security context with a success rate of 100? in the CEP exam, 56.60? in the BEPC and 54.54% at the BAC. This success in the various school exams motivated the ADK to organize this day of excellence.

According to the President of the ADK, Mr. Gustave Konaté, this is the first time that Kotoura schools have achieved 100% success rates in the primary school certificate exam.

The representative of Fondation Orange Burkina, through Jeanne Atagou, welcomed the ADK initiative which aims to recognize the merit of students and teachers who have distinguished themselves through their work during the past academic year.

The best students in CEP, BEPC, BAC and in intermediate classes received prizes in kind and in cash.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Kénédougou: The Steering Committee of the “on the paths of dialogue” project takes stock of its activities

Orodara The Steering Committee of the “On the Paths of Dialogue” project held a meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Orodara to take stock of the activities of the said project. The initiative is from the NGO Progettomondo and its implementing partners .

The meeting room of the Maison de l’Enfance André Dupont de Orodara (MEADO) served as the setting for this meeting. The main objective is to get the members of the Steering Committee to take ownership of the activities of the said project and to formulate observations and recommendations in order to sustain the project's actions.

In his introductory statement, the Regional Coordinator of the “On the Paths of Dialogue” Project in the Hauts-Bassins, CAlixte Bakoné, gave a brief reminder of the context of the implementation of the said project, the objective of which is to prevent and fight against violent extremism and promote living together and social cohesion.

He also congratulates all those involved who worked to achieve the expected results.

While welcoming Progettomondo positively for the results achieved, the representative of the deputy director of territorial administration, Drissa Hema, urged the participants to be relays at the level of their respective structures and localities.

The secretary general of the Kénédougou province, Bassama KO, welcomed the efforts of the NGO Progettomondo on the ground in the promotion of peace and social cohesion.

This meeting was made possible thanks to financial support from the European Union and the Italian Episcopal Conference.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Zondoma: The Provincial Director of the Environment, Patindé Abdoul Kader Zongo officially installed

Gourcy, The Water and Forests Inspector, Patindé Abdoul Kader Zongo was officially installed on Tuesday October 17, 2023, in his position as Provincial Director (DP) of the Environment of Zondoma. The installation ceremony was chaired by the high commissioner of the province, Aboubacar Sidiki Nabé.

The new Provincial Director of the Environment of Zondoma, Patindé Abdoul Kader Zongo officially took office on Tuesday October 17, 2023 in Gourcy, in the Northern region.

Mr. Zongo replaces in this position the main inspector of Water and Forests, Jean Sam who spent 5 years, 5 months and 23 days at the head of the provincial directorate of the Environment of Zondoma.

The outgoing director expressed his gratitude to all the collaborators and partners who supported him during his mission.

“You assisted me with self-sacrifice, with discretion and courtesy. You helped to iron out my faults, my difficulties and to make up for my inadequacies,” he maintained.

Your loyalty and fidelity have been exemplary in a context where collaboration is often marked by suspicion, distrust or conflict,” Mr. Sam confided to his former direct collaborators and urged them to keep the course with his successor.

The incoming DP, Patindé Abdoul Kader Zongo, for his part, congratulated his elder for his edifying record at the head of the provincial environment department.

Mr. Zongo expressed his gratitude to his superiors for the trust placed in his modest person to lead the management.

He has made a commitment to fulfill his mission well, counting on the support of the authorities, his collaborators and the entire population of Zondoma.

The Regional Director (DR) of the Northern Environment, Harouna Ouédraogo invited the agents of the provincial directorate to work as a team with the new DP for the success of his mission, which according to him, comes down to the implementation of the ministry's environmental policy.

The high commissioner of Zondoma province, Aboubacar Sidiki Nabé praised the efforts of the outgoing DP, Jean Sam whom he presented as one of his best agents.

“The challenges are enormous, but I have no doubt in your ability to meet them,” Mr. Nabé addressed the incoming environment DP.

The first official of the Zondoma province reassured the new DP, Abdoul Kader Zongo of his availability to support him in achieving the expected objectives while inviting all partners to do the same.

The Zondoma provincial environment directorate currently has five departmental services and a forestry service.

As a reminder, the Inspector of Water and Forests, Abdoul Kader Zongo was appointed in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday October 4, 2023, as the new DP for the environment of Zondoma.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Burkina: In one year, many things have changed positively under Ibrahim Traoré (support)

Ouahigouya, The MPSR2 support committee praised, Friday, the many achievements accomplished in one year in Burkina Faso under the presidency of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The committee also called on youth to be guardians of the Transition, because according to it, its eventual downfall will be worse than an earthquake.

“Since the arrival of the revolutionary regime of Captain (Ibrahim) Traoré and his brothers in arms, in one year many things have changed positively. […] Terrorism has declined significantly, but is not completely over,” declared the general coordinator of the MPSR2 support committee, Souleymane Bayiri, at a press conference on Friday.

According to Mr. Bayiri, the Burkinabè army “has indeed gained the upper hand over the terrorists”, thanks to “the acquisition of sufficient quantity and quality of weapons”.

The general coordinator also highlighted MPSR2 initiatives through APEC to contribute to job creation and the call for contributions from Burkinabè to the war effort.

He also called on the youth to support the military youth in power, whom he considers the hope of the people.

Souleymane Bayiri also welcomed the reduction in the salaries of members of the current government.

“Together, we are and must be the guardians of this life-saving regime, sensitive to the suffering of an entire people. The fall of this regime will be worse than a tsunami, an earthquake,” added Souleymane Bayiri.

Mr. Bayiri nevertheless called on young people to consider the harmful consequences of imperialist domination in the form of aid as a crime against Burkina.

For Souleymane Bayiri, imported democracy and biased elections have caused Burkina Faso to regress, unlike the revolutionary regimes of Presidents Thomas Sankara and Ibrahim Traoré.

He specified that their transition support committee has existed since October 1, 2022, the day after the MPSR2 came to power.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Kénédougou: The new provincial director in charge of the Environment installed in her functions

Orodara, The High Commissioner of the province of Kénédougou, Sakira Saïdou, chaired the handover ceremony between the outgoing and incoming provincial directors in charge of the Environment on Thursday October 19, 2023 in Orodara.

Lieutenant-Colonel of Water and Forests, Lucie Fuwalagye Zongo/Kando is now the provincial director in charge of the Environment of Kénédougou.

Appointed by the Council of Ministers on October 4, 2023, she replaces Hamadé Traoré in this position, also appointed provincial director of the Environment of Oubritenga.

On the occasion, the outgoing provincial director Hamadé Traoré expressed his gratitude to all his collaborators for their support during his mission in Kénédougou.

To the new director, he expressed his willingness and his complete availability to always support her.

Lucie Fuwalagye Zongo/Kando expressed her gratitude to the highest authorities of this country, in particular to her supervisory minister, for the trust placed in her modest person by entrusting him with this task.

She said she was continuing the work of her successor who is a good worker.

The High Commissioner of the Kénédougou province, Saïdou Sakira, congratulated the outgoing provincial director for the work accomplished and wished him every success in his new role at Oubritenga.

He also explained to the new provincial director the challenges awaiting her, to consolidate the achievements of his predecessor.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Loroum: The new provincial director of Environment installed

Ouahigouya the Secretary General of the Loroum province, David Ayoro, proceeded on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Ouahigouya, to the installation of the new provincial director of the Environment, Isso Kindo.

Water and forest inspector, Mr. Kindo replaces Sayouba Soré in this position, who has been acting since 2019.

The handover ceremony took place in Ouahigouya, in the presence of service agents and directors and heads of provincial services.

The Loroum province is going through a difficult security situation which has led to the relocation of technical services to Ouahigouya, capital of the Northern region

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Burkina: a terrorist base completely destroyed after shelling on Djibo

Ouahigouya, The Burkinabè army carried out an air-land operation aimed at completely destroying a terrorist base located near Djibo, from which shelling had been directed towards the city, according to security sources at the AIB.

In recent hours, terrorists have fired shells at the town of Djibo. To anticipate a probable attack, the Burkinabè Armed Forces quickly set up an air-land operation.

After locating the source of the shots around ten kilometers from Djibo, the air carriers carried out strikes on the targets.

Then, the soldiers of the 14th Combined Arms Regiment (RIA) completed the operation by completely destroying the base.

They also seized weapons, motorcycles, transmission and night vision equipment.

It should be noted that terrorists were neutralized on October 19, 2023 around Ouahigouya.

After attacking shepherds and stealing their livestock, criminals transported their loot in peace.

However, they were surprised and eliminated during army strikes in Mouni.

According to our information, operations are continuing on different fronts with a view to restoring peace and security.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Scholarships

Zorgho, The Sanbrado Mines Company (SOMISA) signed a scholarship agreement with two new high school graduates from the commune of Boudry on October 2, 2023 at Boudry town hall. This took place during a ceremony chaired by the high commissioner of Ganzourgou province, Mrs. Aminata Sorghum/Gouba.

As part of the Sanbrado Mines Society (SOMISA) scholarship program, Sylvie W. Zabda and Abdoul Sakourou Tiendrébéogo, two students from the Boudry departmental high school, were selected among the best high school graduates of the 2023 session of the high schools in the commune of Boudry to benefit from a three-year scholarship for their university studies.

The signing of the scholarship agreement between SOMISA and the beneficiaries took place in the meeting room of the town hall of Boudry, under the chairmanship of the high commissioner of the province of Ganzourgou, Mrs. Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, in the presence of some authorities, including the President of the special delegation from the commune of Boudry, school managers, representatives of SOMISA and parents of students.

According to the terms of the agreement communicated to the beneficiaries, the scholarship covers registration fees and other compulsory additional costs when registering for a maximum of three years of higher education (equivalent to the license) without discontinuity or repetition. It also includes the purchase of basic computer equipment relevant to the needs of the studies chosen at the start of the first year. It also offers academic internships within SOMISA in the second and third year of study, but does not automatically guarantee employment to the beneficiary.

After signing the agreement, the beneficiaries each received a laptop computer with the software necessary for their studies.

For Aurélia Bassinga, the senior HR business partner at SOMISA, the scholarship program is part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and represents a way for SOMISA to contribute to education and quality professional training for young people in the community, in order to make them employable and contribute to the development of their community. “By investing in the education and training of these young talents, we are helping to shape a better future for themselves,” said SOMISA Senior Community Relations Coordinator Christelle Foméni.

According to her, the selected students demonstrated exceptional academic potential, as well as determination and passion for their field of study. “They embody the values of excellence, innovation and perseverance that we cherish within our company,” she emphasized. She expressed hope that the fellows would become thought leaders and innovators in their fields, thereby contributing significantly to the development of society. She also mentioned the first two beneficiaries of the 2022 edition, who obtained good averages in their sectors, and affirmed SOMISA’s commitment to supporting them throughout their journey.

The two scholarship recipients all chose to pursue studies in applied geology and mining. They expressed their joy at having been selected and thanked SOMISA for its support. “With this scholarship, I will be able to achieve my goals,” said Sylvie Zabda. They are all committed to working hard to not only realize their dreams, but also to satisfy the initiators of the scholarship.

The High Commissioner, Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, and the President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Boudry, D. Mohamed Ouédraogo, thanked SOMISA for initiating this scholarship program. According to Ms. Sorgho, this will allow the winners to advance in their studies, especially since in addition to financial and material support, they will benefit from the supervision of sponsors to stimulate their learning. She encouraged the beneficiaries to work hard to earn this opportunity, while expressing the hope that the mine could increase the number of beneficiaries for the sake of the students.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Scholarships

Zorgho, The Sanbrado Mines Company (SOMISA) signed a scholarship agreement with two new high school graduates from the commune of Boudry on October 2, 2023 at Boudry town hall. This took place during a ceremony chaired by the high commissioner of Ganzourgou province, Mrs. Aminata Sorghum/Gouba.

As part of the Sanbrado Mines Society (SOMISA) scholarship program, Sylvie W. Zabda and Abdoul Sakourou Tiendrébéogo, two students from the Boudry departmental high school, were selected among the best high school graduates of the 2023 session of the high schools in the commune of Boudry to benefit from a three-year scholarship for their university studies.

The signing of the scholarship agreement between SOMISA and the beneficiaries took place in the meeting room of the town hall of Boudry, under the chairmanship of the high commissioner of the province of Ganzourgou, Mrs. Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, in the presence of some authorities, including the President of the special delegation from the commune of Boudry, school managers, representatives of SOMISA and parents of students.

According to the terms of the agreement communicated to the beneficiaries, the scholarship covers registration fees and other compulsory additional costs when registering for a maximum of three years of higher education (equivalent to the license) without discontinuity or repetition. It also includes the purchase of basic computer equipment relevant to the needs of the studies chosen at the start of the first year. It also offers academic internships within SOMISA in the second and third year of study, but does not automatically guarantee employment to the beneficiary.

After signing the agreement, the beneficiaries each received a laptop computer with the software necessary for their studies.

For Aurélia Bassinga, the senior HR business partner at SOMISA, the scholarship program is part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and represents a way for SOMISA to contribute to education and quality professional training for young people in the community, in order to make them employable and contribute to the development of their community. “By investing in the education and training of these young talents, we are helping to shape a better future for themselves,” said SOMISA Senior Community Relations Coordinator Christelle Foméni.

According to her, the selected students demonstrated exceptional academic potential, as well as determination and passion for their field of study. “They embody the values of excellence, innovation and perseverance that we cherish within our company,” she emphasized. She expressed hope that the fellows would become thought leaders and innovators in their fields, thereby contributing significantly to the development of society. She also mentioned the first two beneficiaries of the 2022 edition, who obtained good averages in their sectors, and affirmed SOMISA’s commitment to supporting them throughout their journey.

The two scholarship recipients all chose to pursue studies in applied geology and mining. They expressed their joy at having been selected and thanked SOMISA for its support. “With this scholarship, I will be able to achieve my goals,” said Sylvie Zabda. They are all committed to working hard to not only realize their dreams, but also to satisfy the initiators of the scholarship.

The High Commissioner, Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, and the President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Boudry, D. Mohamed Ouédraogo, thanked SOMISA for initiating this scholarship program. According to Ms. Sorgho, this will allow the winners to advance in their studies, especially since in addition to financial and material support, they will benefit from the supervision of sponsors to stimulate their learning. She encouraged the beneficiaries to work hard to earn this opportunity, while expressing the hope that the mine could increase the number of beneficiaries for the sake of the students.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

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Fuel and electricity: towards an increase in subsidies in Tunisia

Tunisia will increase the portfolio dedicated to fuel and electricity subsidies for 2024. The budget provides for investments of 7.08 billion dinars (around $2.23 billion) at the rate of 4.01 billion dinars (approximately $1.2 billion) allocated to the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG ), with the remainder going to the Tunisian Society of Refining Industries (STIR).

In 2023, energy expenditure covered 5.3% of GDP in 2022 for 4.4% of GDP in 2023.

Source: Africa News Agency