Day: March 27, 2024

Nahouri: The Pô garrison organizes every last Wednesday of the month, a popular cross called 'Social cohesion cross' in the town of Pô. For this month of March, it was the municipal police of Pô who carried out the activity. After the launch of the activities of the national days of patriotic commitment and citizen participation, the active forces of the province of Nahouri met on March 27, 2024 around an activity called 'Cross of social cohesion'. It was the municipal police of Pô who carried out the activity for the month of March. It is an activity, according to the weapons commander of Place de Pô, Battalion Chief Williams Baguéra, which takes place every last Wednesday of the month and aims to strengthen links and break down barriers between civilian populations and defense forces. and security. 'It also aims to raise awareness among the populations so that they accompany and bless the fighting forces engaged on the ground for the reconquest of the national territory,' indicated Commander Baguéra. P arts of Némaro de Pô Square, the civilian populations and the Defense and Security Forces of the Pô garrison, traveled the arteries of the city of Pô before finding themselves again in the same place for an aerobics session . Williams Baguéra welcomed the strong mobilization of the populations around this cross. For him, sport is a factor of social cohesion, development, integration and resilience in these difficult times that Burkina Faso is experiencing. This is why he invited the populations to remain vigilant, to mobilize and to pray for the fighting forces engaged in the reconquest of the national territory. It was also an opportunity for the weapons commander of the Place de Pô to present the very first director of the Pô detention and correction center, the inspector of the prison security guard Assétou Ouattara. Commander Williams Baguéra ended by inviting the populations to an upcoming mobilization to support the activities within the framework of the official outing of student officers from the Georges Nanoamo Military Academy (AMGN). Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The Burkinabè government has extended the period of general mobilization and warning by twelve months, from April 19, 2024, to better fight against terrorism. The extension of the general mobilization and warning period of 12 months, to start from April 19, 2024 at midnight, will make it possible to continue the mobilization of resources, restore security and ensure the protection of populations and their property against the threat and terrorist actions, says the government. The general mobilization and warning decreed on April 19, 2023 for one year expires on April 19, 2024. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The High Commissioner of the province of Léraba, Mahamadi Congo, chaired on Tuesday March 26, 2024 in Sindou, the launching ceremony of the national days of patriotic commitment and citizen participation through the rise of national colors. In order to strengthen patriotic awareness and promote citizen engagement, the government during the Council of Ministers of November 22, 2023 adopted the decree establishing national days of patriotic engagement and citizen participation. Thus, the province of Léraba, the second province in the Cascades region, responded to the call of the first authorities by launching this first edition. With the participation of different professional social layers, military and paramilitary authorities as well as customary and religious authorities of Léraba, the High Commissioner of the province, Mahamadi Congo, chaired the launching ceremony on Tuesday March 26, 2024 in the enclosure of the high commission . Marked by the rise of national colors and the wearing of traditional ou tfits, this day allowed the first official of the province to deliver to its population the message of the Head of State, Ibrahim Traoré. The population was invited, among other things, to adopt civic behaviors such as favoring the recommendation of local dishes and products but also to take simple actions such as planting a tree for each happy event, contributing to the peace effort, enlist as a Volunteer for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). 'These days are held on March 26 and October 2 of each year over a period of 15 days,' according to the decree of the Council of Ministers. In order to allow the involvement of the average population, the High Commissioner, Mahamadi Congo, considered Friday March 29, 2024 as a day of health inside the city of Sindou. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The Minister of State, Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo visited on Tuesday, in Ouagadougou, the construction site of the new headquarters of Radio Broadcasting television of Burkina Faso (RTB) whose physical execution rate is 40%, according to the director of the Faso Baara SA Agency, Daouda Zongo. The Minister of State, Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo accompanied by the Minister of Economy, Finance and Foresight, Aboubacar Nacanabo, as well as the Minister Delegate responsible for budget, Fatoumata Bako/Traoré, visited on Tuesday March 26, 2024, in Ouagadougou, the construction site of the new headquarters of Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina (RTB). According to Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, the objective of this field visit is to see first-hand the progress of the work. 'This allows us to think about finding mechanisms that will give a boost to the project so that it can move forward in one go until its c ompletion,' said the minister. In his opinion, there is a problem with the efficiency of the RTB given the dispersion of its services in the city of Ouagadougou, but also a challenge to be in line with current technological developments. For him, 'with the size of the studios and especially everything that is planned as an investment, this gives us a glimpse of an RTB that will be in line with the challenges and missions assigned to it.' According to the director of the Faso Baara SA Agency, Daouda Zongo, the physical execution rate of the site is 40%. Started in 2018, the RTB project which was planned to be carried out over a period of 3 years, experienced suspensions linked to financing problems, to be resumed in 2023, thanks to the declared desire of the Ministry of Communication to allow for the RTB to have its headquarters as soon as possible. Faced with the financing problem raised and the complexity of the project, the Minister in charge of Finance Aboubacar Nacanabo promised to play his part so t hat the project can be completed in the right conditions in order to allow the RTB to be more efficient. . The construction of the RTB headquarters is an ambitious project which mobilized the companies KANAZOE FRÈRES and NAKINGTAORE. The infrastructures being built cover an area of approximately 1 hectare. It is a main building of type R+5 and a multifunction workshop. This visit by the minister comes six months after his previous visit. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The High Commissioner of the Kourwéogo province, Siaka Baro, chaired the launching ceremony of the first edition of the days of patriotic commitment and citizen participation on Tuesday March 26, 2024 in Boussé. The rise of collective colors marked the event with the participation of the established bodies of the province. 'Consolidate the foundations of the Burkinabè nation, strengthen social cohesion and live together', this is what the inhabitants of Kourwéogo were called to do this Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Boussé, by the authorities. The High Commissioner of the Kourwéogo province, Siaka Baro, indicated that the days of patriotic commitment and citizen participation will be commemorated for around two weeks twice a year, in the months of March and October. 'During the next two weeks, the citizens of Kourwéogo are invited to translate their love for the homeland into action,' he added. For the first person in charge of the province, the two weeks of these days must be marked by the adoption of an ind ividual and collective attitude. Baro also added that these attitudes go in the direction, among other things, of the defense of the nation, national preference in the choice of consumer goods, tax citizenship, protection of the environment, respect for societal values. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The Commission on Information Technology and Liberties (CIL) on Wednesday reminded Internet users to respect human dignity and privacy in the use of information and communication technologies. (TIC). 'Towards Internet users, the CIL will never cease to remind them that the use of information and communication technologies must be at the service of each citizen and must not harm either human dignity or privacy,' said Wednesday the president of the Commission for Information Technology and Liberties (CIL), Dr Halguièta Nassa/Trawina It is in this sense that the CIL organizes awareness-raising activities on the sidelines of the national day for the protection of personal data, celebrated every March 30, she explained. Dr Nassa was speaking in Ouagadougou, during an awareness seminar aimed at decentralized administrative authorities of public administration. Among the participants in this seminar, we note the presence of regional governors, high commissioners and prefects. According to Dr Halgui èta Nassa/Trawina, it is important to equip them so that they can act as relays for the CIL in their regions. The governor of the Center region, Abdoulaye Bassinga, affirmed that new risks linked to the protection of privacy have emerged due to the constant growth of numerous digital platforms, aimed at the dematerialization of administrative procedures. 'As a result, it is all the most essential that you, administrative authorities, are able to understand and measure the real and evolving issues linked to the fight against cybercrime, the protection of personal data and privacy,' said added Mr. Bassinga to his colleagues. Source: Burkina Information Agency

This Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the High Commissioner of the province of Ganzourgou, Mrs. Aminata Sorgho/Gouba chaired the raising of colors ceremony marking the start of the first edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and of citizen participation (JEPPC). It was at the Zorgho high commission in the presence of directors and heads of provincial services, customary and religious authorities and association leaders. In her speech, Madam High Commissioner relayed the poignant message from the President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, highlighting the importance and objectives of the JEPPC. These days, established by the government, aim to consolidate the foundations of the Burkinabe nation, strengthen social cohesion and promote living together. They are part of a precise calendar, taking place on March 26 and October 2 each year, for around two weeks, in homage to the key moments of the political commitment of the national hero, President Thomas Sankara. The transitional president under lined the importance of patriotic commitment and recalled the inspiring examples of the past, such as the rail battle, the promotion of local products, or the popular investment effort. He invited every Burkinabè to take simple but significant actions, ranging from planting trees to contributing to the peace effort, including respecting public property and paying taxes. In a context marked by unprecedented security and humanitarian challenges, the president expressed his gratitude to the defense and security forces as well as volunteers for their dedication in protecting the homeland. For him, these days offer a unique opportunity to encourage self-sacrifice for the well-being of the nation. The rise of colors, the high point of this inaugural ceremony, takes on a particular significance. It recalls the sacrifices of the ancestors for the independence and territorial integrity of Burkina Faso. It also symbolizes unity and resilience in the face of current adversities. This historic day in Zorgho calls every c itizen to a deep commitment to their homeland. The High Commissioner indicated that a date will be chosen for a health day and calls for strong mobilization for this purpose. Through concrete acts and a spirit of solidarity, the daughters and sons of Ganzourgou are called upon to defend the values of patriotism and citizenship, so that Faso lives, dignified, free and prosperous. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The Minister of Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Resources, Commander Ismaël Sombié, visited the development site of 100 hectares of lowlands in Karaba, in the commune of Houndé, region of the Hauts-Bassins. Arriving on the site on March 25, Minister Somé was able to see the work being carried out and assess the level of progress of the site. On March 24, it was noted that the stripping of the overflowing bunds, a significant collection of rubble, and the beginning of the execution of the embankments and bridges were noted. Work which represents an execution rate of 13% for a time consumption of 9%. Minister Somé insisted on respecting the delivery time to allow producers to exploit the lowlands during the 2024-2025 wet season agropastoral campaign. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, sent a message of congratulations to President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday, assuring him of his resolute desire to work 'for the diversification and strengthening of our partnership promising strategic plan, at the service of our two youths and in favor of a united and prosperous Africa,' indicated MAP, the Moroccan press agency visited on Tuesday at APS. 'The Senegalese people have entrusted you with the responsibility of presiding over the destiny of your Nation by electing you, in the first round, to the presidency of the Republic of Senegal. I congratulate you and send you my best wishes for every success in the exercise of your high functions,' the sovereign said in his message. According to the Moroccan sovereign, the Moroccan and Senegalese people 'form a community of values and destiny based on the solid cultural and spiritual tradition which constitutes a constant in relations between our two countries'. 'The privileged bond that unites Morocco and Sene gal is a precious heritage that our two countries have always been able to honor. You can count on the faithful willingness of the Kingdom to cooperate in its extension and consolidation,' he added. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The country representative of the World Bank in Burkina Faso announced the arrival of a technical mission from his institution to the country of Upright Men, focusing on improving the living conditions of the populations in through the projects supported by this bank. 'This is a mission of listening and technical discussion in order to better act on the priorities of the moment,' Hamouda Abdel wedoud Kamil confided Tuesday in Ouagadougou, to the Burkinabè Minister of Solidarity and Humanitarian Action. , national reconciliation, gender and family, Nady Somé/Diallo. This mission 'will look at the best way to act, so that the projects and programs of the ministry in charge of solidarity really impact the living conditions of the populations,' reported the communication services of the ministry in charge of solidarity. humanitarian and gender. The World Bank country representative was congratulated Ms. Somé 'for all the progress made by her department despite the security and humanitarian crisis, ' indicates the same source. During his visit to Burkina Faso exactly a year ago, on March 27, 2023, the Vice President of the World Bank for West Africa, Ousmane Diagana, indicated that his institution would support the implementation of the Transition strategic plan for stabilization and development, particularly in the sectors of education, health and food support for displaced people. Source: Burkina Information Agency