Day: February 1, 2024

The civil protection, on Thursday, recovered the body of a fisherman, missing since Wednesday afternoon while fishing off the coast of Djerba Ajim. The body was recovered after extensive search operations by civil protection, Coast Guard and a number fishers, said Local Director of Civil Protection Atef Houij. The Civil Protection handed over the body to the Coast Guard to carry out the necessary procedures in coordination with the public prosecutor's office. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Candidates for the local elections run-off in El Gtifa locality of Sbikha delegation in Kairouan, Farhat Ben Belgacem Balti and Farhat Abderrahmen Balti continue their election campaign. In the initial round, they secured 170 and 103 votes, respectively. Candidate Farhat Ben Belgacem Balti pledges to focus on the development of rural routes, connecting wells to the electricity grid, renovating the local primary health centre, and launching businesses for rural women. He also promised to establish a centre for childhood and youth, regularise land tenure in Henchir El Gtifa, and implement a collective transportation service. On the other hand, candidate Farhat Abderrahmen Balti advocates for rural development, the refurbishment of the local primary health centre, the construction of a new centre, and the creation of a recreational space and a football field. He emphasised the promotion of the rural woman's status, ensuring access to potable water, and linking wells to the electricity grid. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The number of new cases of cervical cancer in 2023 in Tunisia has reached 300 cases, reads a statement, Thursday, by the Directorate of Primary Healthcare (French: DSSB) on the World Cancer Day, which corresponds to February 4 of each year. The DSSB indicated said that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. The Directorate of Basic Healthcare said that cervical cancer is one of the causes of death of women at an early age, adding that scientific studies showed that many years ago that the "human papillomavirus " (human papillomavirus) (HPV) is responsible for the development of most cases of cervical cancer. Public awareness and access to information and services are essential in the fight against the disease, said the DSSB, which specified that prevention methods include the establishment of a healthy sexual culture from the outset while emphasizing the importance of early screening to detect the disease at the pre-cancerous stage, when cure is possible. On the occasion of World Canc er Day, the Ministry of Health will organise a medical congress to announce the national strategy to combat cervical cancer on February 6, 2024, in addition to organizing awareness campaigns in basic healthcare centers and media campaigns to this effect. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is 'more than viable,' Burkinabe head of state Ibrahim Traoré assured Tuesday, commenting on the withdrawal of his country, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS. 'You know very well that the AES is more than viable,' said Captain Ibrahim Traoré on Tuesday to journalist Alain Foka. Ibrahim Traoré criticized certain postulates according to which our States are not capable of developing without the assistance of others. 'You know for a long time, we have kept our people in a certain philosophy always tending to make us believe that we can do nothing without others,' he maintained. 'When you take the AES in terms of population, in terms of surface area, we are very good. In terms of production normally, the AES states should not import anything regarding agricultural products. » proclaimed Captain Traoré. Speaking of natural resources, Ibrahim Traoré says he does not envy others. 'We are shouting everywhere that Africans are dying of hunger and thirst and projects are being invente d here and there to give us, for example, drinking water. The AES is a large reserve of groundwater and even surface water. In terms of mineral resources, we have nothing to envy of anyone. In nature, we have products like shea, it is a natural wealth. We didn't plant it. It was God who gave it to us,' reassured Ibrahim Traoré. According to the President of the Transition, we must work to raise awareness. 'Our mission is to raise awareness. Young people need to realize what is in their homes. In such an organization you must first realize its strengths, weigh its weaknesses and at the end of this analysis you can decide. The AES is very viable,' he insisted. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, in a joint press release, decided this Sunday, January 28, 2024 to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), we recall. They have been united since September 16, 2023 in the Alliance of Sahel States. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Members of the special Pô delegation and administrative staff were equipped from Friday January 16 to Saturday January 17, 2024, during an orientation session on family planning and sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people (PF/SSRAJ). The work of the said session was chaired by the 1st vice -president of the special delegation of the commune of Pô, Williams Francis Yaguibou. The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents and young people (SSRAJ) constitutes one of the major concerns of the department in charge of health. Actions are being taken to improve the accessibility of adolescents and young people to health services, particularly sexual and reproductive health, and to improve care. Also, the lack of knowledge on the concept of SSRAJ by local administration actors makes it difficult to achieve SSR objectives. The meeting held from Friday January 16 to Saturday January 17 aimed to contribute to the resolution of SSRAJ problems in Pô, through the effective involvement o f municipal authorities and administrative staff. For two days, participants discussed the concept of family planning/sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people (FP/SSRAJ), good practices in terms of (FP/SSRAJ). For the representative of the chief physician of the Pô health district, Dr Boukaré Wanré, the objectives were largely achieved with regard to the quality of the exchanges, the contribution of the participants and the interest shown in the various communications. To this end, the 1st vice -president of the special delegation of the commune of Pô, Williams Francis Yaguibou and all the participants said they were satisfied with the training session. According to Mr. Yaguibou, they return home well equipped with the concept of FP/SSRAJ. The participants committed to being relays to the populations to raise awareness and to supporting the health services in their activities, particularly FP/SSRAJ. This activity was made possible thanks to the support of the NGO INTRAHEALH (INSPI RE). Source: Burkina Information Agency

The new president of the CSC intends to regulate beyond 'long controversies' Ouagadougou, February 1 2024 (AIB)-The new president of the Higher Council of Communication, Idrissa Ouédraogo, intends to regulate in order to get Burkina Faso out of long controversies. 'Our field, it must be remembered, is not that of communication theory but that of applied communication. Which gives us the chance to emerge from the long controversies,' indicated the new president of the Superior Council of Communication (CSC), Idrissa Ouédraogo. The new president of the Superior Council of Communication (CSC), Idrissa Ouédraogo, spoke Thursday in Ouagadougou during his installation. According to Mr. Ouedraogo, the major challenge of his mandate would be to determine the professional territories of communication, co-construct them, protect them and perform them. According to him, it is not a question of reinventing professions but 'together, we are going to refocus them on what they are and will judge appropriate measures a s we go along'. In this sense, he invited all stakeholders in the field of communication to truly work together. Because according to him, if he will not have improvised paths, 'if the terrain dictates the maneuver, it is the events on the ground which will impose the behavior to be taken'. For him, what is essential is to be as honest as possible with events, and as effective as possible to contribute to the building of a strong nation. Idrissa Ouédraogo was appointed head of CSC by a decree dated January 25. He replaces Abdoulazize Bamogo who held this position since 2022. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The special delegation of the municipality of Léo initiated on Wednesday January 31, 2024, an information meeting on the clearance of urban land liabilities with the resource people of the subdivided areas concerned. Chaired by the 1st vice-president of the special delegation of the municipality, Saydou Yago, this meeting was also attended by representatives of the town hall's partner services as well as directors and heads of the municipal administration. For the secretary general of Léo town hall, Saïdou Ouédraogo, this meeting aims to inform the community's key players, to collect their opinions and ask for their support for the successful implementation of the activities of the ad hoc commission. clearance of urban land liabilities. 'The idea of ??clearing land liabilities is not accidental to the special delegation,' said Mr. Ouédraogo. He also explained that it was following a certain number of problems observed on the ground, particularly in the developed areas of the town of Léo, that the special delegation decided to look into the issue. During the meeting, the participants were entitled to explanations relating to the decree relating to the creation, attribution, composition and operation of an ad-hoc commission for the clearance of liabilities on urban land in the commune of Léo on the part of by Mr. Ouédraogo. According to him, this ad hoc commission will have the difficult task of identifying the problems encountered in the urban area developed since the first subdivision in 1961, categorizing them and proposing solutions. 'The inventory of the five phases of subdivision from 1961 to the present day highlights 8,010 plots of land for residential use,' he continued. During the exchanges, the participants thanked the special delegation for this great initiative which will make it possible to find a happy solution to all these urban land problems in the commune of Léo, which have been suffering for several years. The 1st vice-president of Léo's special delegation, Saydou Yago, said he was satis fied with the full participation of all participants in the discussions, proof of the interest they attached to this issue. He also invited everyone not to confuse clearance of land liabilities with land subdivision. For Mr. Yago, it is with the aim of regularizing a certain number of situations linked to the allocation of enjoyment and other problems, particularly in subdivided areas but not a subdivision as some think. Finally, he requested everyone's contribution in order to facilitate the work of the ad hoc commission for clearing the land liabilities of the commune of Léo. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Burkina Faso's ambassador to China, Daouda Bitié, presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great People's Palace in Beijing, AIB learned this Thursday from an official source. President Xi Jinping received Burkinabè diplomat Daouda Bitié during a ceremony to present the Letters of Credence of ambassadors accredited to China, January 30, 2024. On this solemn occasion, Mr. Bitié presented his credentials at the same time as forty other ambassadors who came to sacrifice to tradition. He transmitted the fraternal greetings of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Transition, Head of State, to his Chinese counterpart and wished for a significant strengthening of cooperation between Burkina Faso and China. After the congratulatory words, Xi asked his hosts to convey cordial greetings and best wishes to their country's leaders and people. Estranged over Taiwan, Burkina Faso and the People's Republic of China reestablished diplomatic relations in May 2018. Foreign Affairs Advisor, Dao uda Bitié was appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Burkina in Beijing on November 22, 2023. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Run-off local elections candidates in Jadida locality in Zanouch delegation (Gafsa governorate) Wissem Guesmi and Nadia Harrathi presented their programmes. Candidate Guesmi promises to develop agricultural, to support small farmers and young entrepreneurs get funding, provide drinking water, connect wells to the electricity network, upgrade the infrastructure, fit out schools and enhance healthcare services. For her part, Harrathi undertakes to endeavour to build a primary school in East Jadida, grant loans to higher-education graduates and support farmers specialised in field crops, poor families and rural women. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Dahandi Lankoandé, boss of the Tienu Yaaba Company (ETY), handed over on Thursday February 1, 2024 in Bilanga, 20 tons of food and boxes of soap to internally displaced people in the rural commune of Bilanga, in the province of the Gnagna. The donation, consisting of 400 bags of corn of 50 kg and 30 boxes of soap, is valued at 5 million FCFA and was received by the president of the special delegation of Bilanga, Amadou Sanogo, in the presence of administrative, military and customary authorities . more beneficiaries. 'Beyond supporting IDPs, I want through this donation to encourage other economic operators to do useful work by supporting local authorities in providing multifaceted assistance to internally displaced persons,' declared donor Dahandi Lankoandé The CEO's gesture was also welcomed by Dimanchi Lankoandé, representative of the IDPs of Bilanga. He expressed the wish that all IDPs be resettled in their respective localities. Source: Burkina Information Agency