American President Joe Biden congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election, at the same time sending his 'warmest wishes to the Senegalese people, who have demonstrated that the right to vote' remains the threshold of freedom of democracy''. ''I congratulate Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the next president of the Republic of Senegal. I send my warmest wishes to the Senegalese people, who have demonstrated that the right to vote - and the fact that this vote is taken into account - remains the threshold of freedom of democracy,'' said Mr. Biden, whose congratulatory message was transcribed on the X account of the American embassy in Dakar. He stressed that ''for more than six decades, Senegal and the United States have deepened their partnership, notably by uniting to fight terrorism, tackle food insecurity, combat the climate crisis, fight against corruption and ensure that democracy benefits all of our citizens. 'In the years to come, I look forward to further strengthening these ties, as we continue to work together to forge a more peaceful and prosperous future for all,' he concluded. Source: Burkina Information Agency
Burkina: The government grants a sovereign guarantee of more than 124 billion FCFA to a company for the acquisition of defense equipment
The government authorized on Wednesday the granting of a sovereign guarantee of 124,684,321,964 CFA francs to the company Baykar Makina San. Ve Tic. AS Corporation for the acquisition of defense and security equipment for the benefit of the National Armed Forces. The Council adopted a decree authorizing the granting of a Sovereign Guarantee for the benefit of the Baykar Makina San Company. Ve Tic. AS Corporation, indicates the report of the council of ministers on Wednesday. According to the same source, this decree aims to materialize a new contract between the Burkinabe state and the company Baykar Makina San. Ve Tic. AS Corporation. The decree authorizes the granting of a sovereign guarantee to the company Baykar Makina San. Ve Tic. AS Corporation, for an amount of 124,684,321,96 FCFA, she specifies. The adoption of this decree allows the finalization of the contract with the said company with a view to strengthening the operational capacities of the Defense and Security Forces. The State of Burkina F aso has already had to sign contracts with the company Baykar Makina San. Ve Tic. AS Corporation for the acquisition of defense and security equipment for the benefit of the National Armed Forces, concluded said source. Source: Burkina Information Agency