Day: March 31, 2024

Renowned gynecologist Professor Michel Akotionga believes that the way of doing politics in Burkina Faso has divided many families; which pushed him to move away from it to devote himself to the care of women and the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). The National Radio Television of Burkina Faso rolled out on Friday March 29, 2024, in sector No. 5 of Pô in the province of Nahouri, its carpet of honor for Professor Michel Akotionga, doctor specialist in gynecology/teacher-researcher, great actor in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). An AIB journalist attended the recording of the program and was able to collect some statements from the illustrious gynecologist 'I became a gynecologist to pay homage to my mother and to all women, because my mother gave me everything and unfortunately she did not take advantage of me since she died on my first. Every time I have a woman in front of me during my activity, I think of my mother. This is the reason that led me to defend their cause, e specially genital mutilation (FGM). I am optimistic that one day we will no longer talk about FGM in Burkina Faso,' Professor Akotionga told our colleagues at RTB Radio. 'I welcome the government's decision to reduce the costs of certain examinations, this will allow the poor to benefit from them,' said the professor regarding the drastic reduction in examination costs for MRIs, scanners and care for dialysis patients. . On the management of the Transition, Professor Akotionga believes that strong actions are being taken and that it is the populations who must support these actions. The professor thinks that the decision to establish the 15th as a day of traditions is a good thing. Because this will allow everyone to return to their sources. But it will have to be carefully supervised. Why didn't the professor embrace the political field? He feels that he is very social and the two do not mix well. 'The politician in Africa and particularly in Burkina Faso considers his political opponent as an enemy to be defeated. This is what has divided many families today,' says Professor Michel Akotionga. Regarding social cohesion, the professor thinks that if it is shaken, this is attributable to the behavior of politicians who have divided entire families. On the issue of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), it is a question that shocks a deplorable situation for the professor. In his opinion, there needs to be real awareness of them, because according to him, most IDPs will not want to return home after the crisis. On the issue of land, Professor Michel Akotionga believes that we are facing a big problem. If it is not resolved, there is a strong risk of dividing villages and even entire families because it has become the easiest way to get money, explains the teacher. As for the fight against terrorism, the professor welcomes the commitment of the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré and expresses his gratitude to the Combatant Forces for the efforts and sacrifices made on the ground. As for expectations, Prof essor Michel Akotionga wants a water reservoir to be created in the commune of Pô. Given that the province is full of numerous cultural, architectural and tourist potential, the professor would like to see the province equipped with a cultural center to allow young people to train. To conclude, the professor invites the young generation not to expect everything from others, not to be discouraged, to preserve and take risks in order to build their lives. During the program, testimonies from relatives, friends, acquaintances and comrades were broadcast. They all recognize a deeply human, available, humble man who has African values and easy contact. Also, his family, friends and neighbors from Pô came to support him during the show. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Gaoua Gendarmerie Research Brigade incinerated 5,733 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes of various brands on Saturday March 30, 2024, noted the AIB. In total, 5,733 cartons of cigarettes of various brands were seized by the Gaoua Gendarmerie Research Brigade. These seized unauthorized cigarettes were incinerated on Saturday March 30, 2024 in Gaoua. According to the commander of the Gaoua gendarmerie brigade, chief warrant officer Moussa Bangré, on Monday March 4, 2024, thanks to an anonymous source in good faith, the gendarmerie received information regarding goods of doubtful origin in a courtyard for residential use as a ' celibaterium' model. 'A rapid transport to the scene, followed by a search, made it possible to find cartons of cigarettes. They were seized and taken to our service,' he said. The investigation revealed that these products came from a country where the owner lives there. 'We have not been able to get our hands on him at the moment,' said the chief warrant officer. The market va lue remained unknown. For Chief Warrant Officer Moussa Bangré, it is practically impossible to give the market value. Furthermore, he welcomed the seizure of these products, which, in his opinion, once on the market, would have harmed the national economy and affected the health of the population. Before adding that their marketing could have been a source of financing terrorism. This is why the commander of the Gaoua gendarmerie research brigade once again called for the collaboration of the population by reporting any suspicious situation. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) organized on Tuesday March 19, 2024 in Boromo a meeting to present the mandate of the CNDH and the missions of the Hauts Bassins regional branch to the authorities and representatives of civil society organizations. The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) is an independent national public authority for the promotion, protection and defense of human rights in Burkina Faso. The institution has existed since 2001. Unfortunately, according to the findings of the first officials, the CNDH is very little known to the population. The same is true of the delegation of the Hauts Bassins regional branch set up since 2021 and little known by the populations it came to serve. It is to make themselves better known that the first managers initiated a tour from March 19 to 29, 2024 in the regions of Boucle du Mouhoun, Hauts Bassins, Cascades and Sud-Ouest in order to present on the one hand the mandate of the CNDH and on the other hand the missions of the Hauts Bassins regi onal branch to stakeholders in the regions covered by the branch. To do this, she spoke with the administrative authorities, the defense and security forces, customary and religious people and representatives of civil society organizations in Boromo, on March 19, 2024. Participants followed three communications which focused on the mandate of the CNDH and the mission of the Hauts Bassins regional branch, the complaints mechanism of the CNDH and the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture. Communications were handled respectively by the secretary general of the CNDH Paul KABRE, the head of the complaints department Germaine KIEMA and the head of the Western regional branch service Olivier KABRE. At the end of the communications, the participants had fruitful exchanges with the CNDH delegation. The participants expressed their satisfaction with the approach of the CNDH which allowed them to discover the institution. In the opinion of the president of the Balé provincial youth council, Zakaria GUI RA, human rights issues in the context of insecurity experienced by Burkina should not be a taboo subject and this is the role of the CNDH. being with the populations and listening to them. According to the secretary general of the CNDH Paul KABRE, the mission achieved its objectives given the mobilization of the invited actors, the interest in communications and exchanges. Also, Mr. KABRE invited the participants to be relays with their respective structures in order to allow populations to know the independent national public authority that is the CNDH and to be able to use its services if necessary. The high commissioner of the province Ibrahim Boly expressed his satisfaction at receiving the CNDH because the institution is on its first mission of exchange with the populations, the concentrated and decentralized structures of the province since its creation. He therefore invited the participants to be relays for the CNDH Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: The Metropolitan Archbishop of Ouagadougou, Monsignor Prosper Kontiébo, urged the Catholic faithful to maintain confidence in God, in the face of the difficulties facing Burkina Faso. 'The difficulties that our country is going through should not make us lose confidence in God. On the contrary, as believers, we know that the cross (suffering) is a reality and that God himself will confront it in order to bring us salvation,' said Monsignor Prosper Kontiébo. The Metropolitan Archbishop of Ouagadougou spoke on the night of Saturday to Sunday at Ouagadougou Cathedral, on the occasion of the Easter vigil. 'The Easter message is an invitation to hope and trust. This victory of Christ (over death) is an invitation to never lose sight of the fact that even if God seems silent, he is not sleeping. Evil can never defeat good. God has the last word on the history of the world and on our history,' he said previously. Monsignor Prosper Kontiébo then invited the audience and in particular, the faithful wh o are preparing to receive baptism, communion and confirmation to follow in the footsteps of the Risen One. 'Our life must be connected to Christ who is the way, the truth and the life. It is Christ who must become the criterion for judging all other realities' of our lives, he advocated. Finally, the Archbishop urged the faithful to be messengers of the light, joy and peace of Christ in their families, their workplaces and in society. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: » After forty days of fasting and prayer, the Christian community celebrates the feast of Easter, the resurrection of Christ. In the context of the fight for the reconquest of our territory, our dignity and our sovereignty, I invite the Christian faithful to always carry our dear homeland in their prayers. In solidarity, sharing and tolerance, let us build a Burkina of security, peace and stability. May the graces of the paschal mystery guide us towards a better future. Happy holiday to all faithful Christians! », Wrote President Ibrahim Traoré on the occasion of Easter which takes place this Sunday March 31, 2024. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: While staying in Burkina Faso, the religious guide, Cheikh Ibrahim Inyass from Kaolack in Senegal, organized an evening of invocations and douas for the return of peace to Burkina, on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the large mosque of sector No. 7 of Ouahigouya. Coming from the four corners of the town of Ouahigouya, men, women and children stormed the premises from 7 pm But it was finally around 9 pm that the host of the evening, Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass of Kaolack, accompanied by other imams from the town of Ouahigouya, made his entrance. After more than thirty minutes of prayer for the 'tarawih' (the great evening prayer) led by the Sheikh, time for invocations and blessings for the return of peace to Burkina Faso. For the religious guide, they came to show their solidarity with the brother peoples of the city of Ouahigouya and in general of Burkina Faso. 'From Senegal, we receive information on the security and humanitarian situation. We assure you that these difficult situations that you are c urrently experiencing will be combined in the past by then. To the authorities of the transition, headed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to the valiant fighters (FDS and VDP), may God the Almighty protect the authorities of the country, the fighting forces (FDS and VDP) in the missions of the operations of reconquest 'occurring everywhere in the country of men of integrity,' he hoped. And the participants, like Adja Zoénabou Ouédraogo, thanked Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass for coming from Kaolack in Senegal to give us blessings. 'We are sure that God will grant his wishes and that peace will return to Burkina Faso,' said the participant. At the end of these duas, the religious guide called all the sons and daughters of Burkina to sacred union, especially to support the transitional authorities and the fighting forces for final victory. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Ouagadougou: For the last ten days of the Ramadan fast, the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina (FAIB) urges the Muslim faithful to increase the invocations for peace and security in the country. Burkina Faso Information Agency Read the full appeal 'In this last decade, we wish you all nights of full adoration. Let us multiply the invocations for peace and security in our dear country. In the name of Allah, Clement and Merciful Verily, We revealed the Quran in the night of Destiny. And what a marvelous night is the night of Destiny! Because the night of Destiny is worth more than a thousand months combined! It is during this night that the angels and the Spirit descend, with the permission of their Lord, to carry out every divine command. And it is during this night that an ineffable peace reigns until dawn! Quran 97.', we read on the FAIB Facebook page. Source: Burkina Information Agency