Day: March 1, 2024

Medenine: The ferries from the Island of Djerba to Medenine resumed activities, on Friday morning, around 6:30 a.m. after a suspension of shuttles since Thursday evening due to bad weather conditions, said Director of Ferry Services in Médenine, Farhat Larayedh. The ferries of the Island of Djerba ensure the transport of vehicles and people to Dejrba and other areas of the region. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Ouagadougou: Hassane Idrissa Boly, operational executive of the so-called Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) in the Boucle du Mouhoun, was neutralized with 26 of his colleagues on February 20, 2024 by the Fighting Forces, the AIB learned from security sources this Friday. On February 20, 2024, hordes of terrorists got in the way of the patriots to prevent them from continuing the 'reconquest of Douroula' operation. The Combatant Forces will then engage in intense combat with these members of the GSIM between Magnimasso and the Léry bridge, better known as the Thomas Sankara bridge. In total, 27 criminals were killed, including Hassane Idrissa Boly, aged around 33. This assassin, engaged in terrorism since 2019, was one of the main people responsible for the blockade of the town of Nouna and the eviction of several villages in the provinces of Kossi and Banwa. In 2020, he planned and executed several attacks against the FDS and civilian populations from the base he created in the locality of Kinsè rè, commune of Barani. Promoted to operational manager in view of his misdeeds, Hassane Idrissa Boly assisted terrorist groups active on the eastern part of the Mouhoun River. The Kinsèrè base being one of the largest bases in the forest of the Kossi province, the elimination of this great criminal is a victory for the Combatant Forces, resolutely committed to the liberation of Burkinabè territory in general, and of infested localities of the Boucle du Mouhoun in particular. The neutralization of Hassane Idrissa Boly and his lieutenants will also weaken the hordes of terrorists on hold in the locality. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Zorgho: The Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS) of Sapaga, in the commune of Zorgho, was the scene of a community dialogue on February 26, 2024. This initiative, the result of a fruitful collaboration between the CSPS and the Zorgho Health Monitoring Committee, brought together an assembly made up of key players in the health field. The objective of this meeting was to discuss the implementation of the air health monitoring project of the CSPS of Sapaga, highlighting the successes encountered as well as the challenges to be met. Among the participants were health workers from the CSPS, members of the management team of the Zorgho health district, representatives of the Health Monitoring Committee (CVS) of neighboring communes as well as the representative of the Integrated Development Association of young people of Burkina Faso (ADIJBF), implementing partner, Daouda Baro. The head nurse (ICP) of the Sapaga CSPS, Tégabamba Sawadogo, opened the debates by presenting an exhaustive picture of the local he alth situation. Its data revealed a complex panorama, where successes coexist with challenges. Indeed, over the year 2023, the CSPS provided care for 14,021 women, but also had to face difficulties such as overconsumption of health services, high workload and low coverage of health services. state healthcare costs. This dialogue was an opportunity for the project manager at SPONG, Eugène Bakouan, to highlight the importance of such initiatives as part of the community monitoring project for women and children's access to health services. He highlighted the unfailing mobilization of stakeholders, while mentioning the persistent challenges, particularly in terms of availability of medicines and reduction of waiting times. The interventions were numerous and varied, reflecting everyone's commitment to improving health conditions at the local level. The members of the health monitoring committees have particularly distinguished themselves by their dedication and their desire to actively contribute to this colle ctive dynamic. In closing, Sibiri Ouédraogo, representative of the management team of the Zorgho health district, expressed his gratitude to all the participants and expressed the hope that such meetings would be held regularly to maintain this participatory dynamic. In short, this community dialogue at the Sapaga CSPS reflected collective mobilization in favor of improving access to health care. He stressed the crucial importance of involving all stakeholders, from health workers to community members, in the search for sustainable solutions to address the challenges that persist in this vital area for the well-being of all. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: Togo's road transport bosses discussed this Friday with the Burkinabe Minister in charge of Transport on the strengthening of the Ouagadougou-Cinkansé-Lomé corridor. The delegation of the Togolese Employers' Association of Road Transporters, led by Rémi Kodjo K. Kpadenou, discussed with the Minister of Transport, Roland A. Somda "on the means to be implemented to strengthen the Ouagadougou-Cinkansé-Lomé corridor", reports the communications service of the Ministry of Transport. The Togolese delegation is staying in Ouagadougou as part of the 4th International Symposium on Transport and Logistics in Africa 'Translog-Africa 2024' organized under the theme 'Development of the global logistics chain: challenges and opportunities for shippers in the era of the AfCFTA'. Source: Burkina Information Agency

NIAMEY: Niger is the guest of honor at the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) of Burkina Faso, scheduled from April 27 to May 4, 2024 in Bobo-Dioulasso. The announcement was made this morning of Friday March 1, 2024 by the Minister of State, Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Spokesperson for the Government of Burkina Faso, Mr. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo , following an audience granted to him by the President of the National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani. According to the Spokesperson of the Burkinabè Government, the President of the CNSP notified him of his agreement for Niger to be the guest of honor at this major cultural event in Burkina Faso because 'culture must be highlighted in the framework of the fight that we (member countries of the AES, editor's note) are waging for sovereignty and regained dignity. 'Culture must be the solid foundation on which we will build the solidarity of our peoples of Nige r, Burkina Faso and Mali, who today have culture as a value of sharing, fraternity, mutual respect, etc. », added the Burkinabè Minister in charge of Culture for whom the National Culture Week of his country will be an opportunity to further magnify the values of the people of the Sahel countries. The National Culture Week (SNC) of Burkina Faso, it is noted, has been organized since 1983. This important cultural activity is organized every two years in the city of Bobo-Dioulasso, bringing together thousands of artists, creators and culture enthusiasts from the four corners of the country. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The 72 hours of the 2024 communication and journalism student at IPERMIC, placed under the theme 'Security context and humanitarian management: role and responsibilities of information and journalism actors. communication in resilience", were launched on February 29, 2024 at Joseph KI-ZERBO University. On February 29, 2024, the communication and journalism student club of the Pan-African Institute for Studies and Research on Media, Information and Communication (IPERMIC) inaugurated the 72 hours of communication and journalism student journalism, welcoming around a hundred students from different institutes. For club president Ismaël Lagoun Drabo, the 72 hours are frameworks for promoting the values of solidarity and social cohesion which facilitate socio-professional integration and are a guarantee of knowing how to live together among us students but beyond. 'These values are more necessary than ever within our populations given the socio-political and security context that you already know, ' he added. The event, hosted at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, began with the presence of teachers of the institute, and its interim director Dr. Lassina Kaboré, members of the young international chamber, students and alumni students of IPERMIC. 'I admire the dynamism and diligence of my young brothers both in their initiative and in the choice of their theme' declared Perfect Silga, representative of the honorary sponsor of the 72 hours, Adama Kanazoé, also a former student of the IPERMIC. According to him, the theme of this edition testifies to the level of awareness that students and professionals in the world of communication have regarding the crisis which has undermined the country for several years. 'The 72 hours are also a framework for entertainment through different cultural activities. This is an opportunity to remember our cultural identity and that in the face of adversity we must continue to be a united and resilient people,' added Mr. Silga. He also invited the students to make the most of the activities of this edition. For the representative of the godmother Christelle Kalhoule, director of the NGO Children Believe, Mr. Yandi Lompo, the capacity of information and communication actors to make the most marginalized voices heard, to raise awareness of protection and mobilizing resources in favor of vulnerable people is essential to guarantee an equitable and truth-respecting humanitarian response for all. 'Your pen, your camera and your voice are powerful weapons in the service of justice and peace,' he continued. The representative of the Minister in charge of Communication Jean Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel OUEDRAOGO, patron of the ceremony, welcomed the choice of the theme which shows the desirable quality of the training and also the patriotic and civic commitment which animates the students. 'Talent will not be enough and our country needs valiant and patriotic journalists,' he continued. He also encouraged students to become agents of change in the fight against misinformation and manipulati on. During these 72 hours, participants will see a series of engaging activities, from panels that will develop the theme of the 2024 edition, to debate competitions, including donation drives for internally displaced people. The program also includes moments of cultural entertainment such as the screening of the film Sira and networking meetings, thus offering students a unique opportunity for learning, sharing and concrete actions. These days will also provide a platform for discussion and action for students engaged in building a more united and resilient world. Source: Burkina Information Agency

NIAMEY: Niger is the guest of honor at the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) of Burkina Faso, scheduled from April 27 to May 4, 2024 in Bobo-Dioulasso. The announcement was made this morning of Friday March 1, 2024 by the Minister of State, Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Spokesperson for the Government of Burkina Faso, Mr. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo , following an audience granted to him by the President of the National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani. According to the Spokesperson of the Burkinabè Government, the President of the CNSP notified him of his agreement for Niger to be the guest of honor at this major cultural event in Burkina Faso because 'culture must be highlighted in the framework of the fight that we (member countries of the AES, editor's note) are waging for sovereignty and regained dignity. 'Culture must be the solid foundation on which we will build the solidarity of our peoples of Nige r, Burkina Faso and Mali, who today have culture as a value of sharing, fraternity, mutual respect, etc. », added the Burkinabè Minister in charge of Culture for whom the National Culture Week of his country will be an opportunity to further magnify the values of the people of the Sahel countries. The National Culture Week (SNC) of Burkina Faso, it is noted, has been organized since 1983. This important cultural activity is organized every two years in the city of Bobo-Dioulasso, bringing together thousands of artists, creators and culture enthusiasts from the four corners of the country. Source: Burkina Information Agency Tunis: Minister of Health, Ali Mrabet, stressed the importance of learning about modern therapeutic and surgical techniques in the field of ophthalmology, as he attended on Friday evening in the capital, part of the work of the 41st Congress of the Tunisian Society of Ophthalmology, which will be hosted by Tunisia from February 28 to March 2, 2024. The conference, which is attended by specialists and experts from Arab, African and foreign countries, will address a number of topics related to ophthalmology, such as cataract surgery, retinal detachment, corneal surgery and modern therapeutic and surgical techniques, according to a statement from the ministry. In his speech, the Minister of Health noted the richness of the scientific programme of the ophthalmology conference and the opportunity to learn about scientific developments in this field, as well as the success of the Tunisian Ophthalmological Society in strengthening cooperation with its counterparts from different countries to improve the skills of ophthalmologists and surgeons. A number of professors and heads of hospital departments at the Hedi Raies Institute of Ophthalmology were honoured. Prizes were also awarded to the best researchers in the field of ophthalmology. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Ouagadougou: The Minister of State in charge of Communication and Culture and also spokesperson for the Burkinabe government, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, has been making a friendship and working visit since this Friday in Niger, the AIB learned . Mr. Ouédraogo was received this Friday March 1, 2024 by the Nigerien Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, in the presence of the Nigerien Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Colonel Major Amadou Abdourahamane. According to our colleagues from the Niger Press Agency, the Burkinabè Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism did not make a statement at the end of the hearing. Niger will be the guest of honor at the next edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) scheduled for April 2024. Furthermore, Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali are working to establish a common strategy and close collaboration in several sectors after creating the Alliance of Sahel States and announcing their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Source: Bu rkina Information Agency

Tunis: Tunisia is taking part in the 2024 World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia, from March 1 to 7. It is represented by 40 young people from various organisations and associations, as well as students living in Russia and youth leaders. The Tunisian youth delegation includes civil society representatives, volunteers and students aged between 18 and 35. These delegates have been in Russia since last Tuesday, serving as ambassadors to strengthen Tunisian-Russian relations, promote convergence of perspectives, particularly on the Palestinian issue, and establish solid relations and effective contacts between the youth of the participating countries. The World Youth Festival will be attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Kamel Déguiche, as well as a number of ministers, leaders of youth NGOs, representatives of political parties and young diplomats. With the participation of nearly 20,000 young people from more than 180 countries, the World Youth Festival aims to promote ideas about a diverse world, create a new system of international multilateral norms and conditions, and build trust among young people worldwide. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse