eXp Realty nomme Leo Pareja au poste de PDG pour mener la prochaine ère de croissance et d’innovation de l’entreprise

Le fondateur Glenn Sanford reste président et PDG d’eXp World Holdings pour doper la performance globale de l’entreprise

BELLINGHAM, Wash, 06 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, « la société de courtage immobilier la plus centrée au monde sur les agents™ » et une filiale principale d’eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq : EXPI), a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Leo Pareja au poste de PDG, avec effet immédiat. Il succède à Glenn Sanford, qui se consacrera désormais pleinement à son poste de fondateur, président et PDG d’eXp World Holdings.

Dans ses précédentes fonctions de directeur de la stratégie, M. Pareja a contribué à consolider la position d’eXp Realty sur le marché concurrentiel de l’immobilier. Son leadership visionnaire et ses résultats remarquables ont considérablement enrichi la proposition de valeur de l’entreprise auprès de ses agents. Par exemple, le lancement réussi d’initiatives stratégiques telles que Exclusivités eXpRevenos et les améliorations significatives apportées aux Solutions eXp.

« Le leadership innovant et reconnu de Leo dans le secteur a permis d’améliorer notre proposition de valeur pour les agents en remodelant les références et la génération d’opportunités », a déclaré M. Sanford. « Sa grande expérience du secteur et son influence sur notre communauté ont été profondes, et je suis convaincu que sous sa direction, eXp Realty renforcera encore un peu plus son avantage concurrentiel et offrira une valeur inégalée à ses agents, consolidant ainsi notre position de leader révolutionnaire dans le secteur de l’immobilier. »

Cette annonce intervient alors qu’eXp Realty est reconnue aux premières places du podium des cinq catégories du très convoité rapport RealTrends 500 : « Transaction Sides », « 5 Year Top Movers (Sides) », « 5 Year Top Movers (Volume) », « Best Brokerages » et « Public Independent ». L’entreprise s’est également hissée à la troisième place dans deux catégories : « Volume » et « Billionaires’ Club ». L’entreprise continue de démontrer la pertinence de son modèle en gagnant des parts de marché et en accueillant les meilleurs agents du secteur.

« Alors que nous entamons l’écriture d’un nouveau chapitre chez eXp Realty, je suis honoré de diriger une entreprise qui a toujours placé l’innovation et la réussite des agents au premier plan de sa mission », a déclaré M. Pareja. « Ensemble, nous allons non seulement continuer à redéfinir le paysage immobilier grâce à la technologie et à un soutien inégalé aux agents, mais aussi donner à chaque membre de notre communauté les moyens de réaliser son plein potentiel. »

M. Pareja a rejoint les rangs d’eXp Realty en 2022 et apporte avec lui plus de deux décennies d’expérience dans l’immobilier, illustrées par de nombreuses récompenses, y compris la reconnaissance dans le rapport « The Thousand de RealTrends », en se classant en tête de la liste « Top 250 » de la National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (« NAHREP ») et en étant nommé ans la liste « 30 under 30 agent » par Realtor® Magazine. Son esprit d’entreprise est illustré par le fait qu’il a cofondé l’une des plus grandes sociétés de prêts privés de la côte est des États-Unis et un fournisseur de technologie MLS en pleine expansion. Il a également joué un rôle important au sein de la National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, en tant que président fondateur de la division de la région métropolitaine de Washington et, plus tard, en tant que président national.

À propos d’eXp World Holdings, Inc.
eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq : EXPI) est la société holding d’eXp Realty®, Virbela® et SUCCESS® Enterprises. eXp Realty est la plus grande société immobilière indépendante au monde. eXp Realty recense plus de 85 000 agents aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, en Australie, en France, en Inde, au Mexique, au Portugal, en Afrique du Sud, à Porto Rico, au Brésil, en Italie, à Hong Kong, en Colombie, en Espagne, en Israël, au Panama, en Allemagne, en République dominicaine, en Grèce, en Nouvelle-Zélande, au Chili, en Pologne et à Dubaï, et continue de se développer à l’échelle internationale. Cotée en Bourse, la société eXp World Holdings offre aux professionnels de l’immobilier l’opportunité unique de se voir attribuer des actions pour récompenser les objectifs de production et leurs contributions à la croissance globale de l’entreprise. eXp World Holdings et ses entités proposent une gamme complète de solutions technologiques de courtage et d’immobilier, notamment un modèle innovant de courtage résidentiel et commercial, des services aux entreprises, des outils de collaboration et du développement personnel. La société de courtage basée sur le cloud est alimentée par Virbela et les technologies Frame, offrant une plateforme 3D immersive profondément sociale et collaborative qui permet aux agents d’être plus connectés et plus productifs. Ancrée dans le paysage grâce à la notoriété du magazine SUCCESS® et de ses activités média connexes, la marque et publication SUCCESS® Enterprises, créée en 1897, se place en chef de file du développement personnel et professionnel.

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eXp Realty Nomeia Leo Pareja para CEO para Impulsionar a Próxima Era de Crescimento e Inovação

O fundador Glenn Sanford permanece como presidente e CEO da eXp World Holdings para impulsionar o desempenho geral da empresa

BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” e a principal subsidiária da eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), anunciou hoje a nomeação de Leo Pareja para novo Diretor Executivo (CEO), com efeito imediato. Ele sucede Glenn Sanford, que agora dedicará totalmente seus esforços ao cargo de Fundador, Presidente e CEO da eXp World Holdings.

Na sua função anterior de Diretor de Estratégia, Pareja foi fundamental para solidificar a posição da eXp Realty no competitivo mercado imobiliário. Sua liderança visionária e histórico notável enriqueceram muito a proposta de valor da empresa para seus agentes. Por exemplo, os lançamentos bem-sucedidos de iniciativas estratégicas como eXp Exclusives, Revenos e as melhorias significativas para eXp Solutions.

“A liderança inovadora e reconhecida de Leo no setor elevou nossa proposta de valor para os agentes, reformulando as referências e a geração de leads”, disse Sanford. “Sua profunda experiência no setor e influência na nossa comunidade são profundas, e confio que, sob sua direção, a eXp Realty fortalecerá ainda mais sua vantagem competitiva e oferecerá um valor incomparável aos nossos agentes, consolidando ainda mais nossa posição de líder inovador no setor imobiliário.”

Esta nomeação se dá no momento em que a eXp Realty está em primeiro lugar em cinco categorias do cobiçado relatório RealTrends 500: Transaction Sides, 5 Year Top Movers (Sides), 5 Year Top Movers (Volume), Best Brokerages e Public Independent. A empresa também subiu para o número 3 em duas categorias: Volume e Billionaires’ Club. A empresa continua a provar seu modelo à medida que ganha participação de mercado, recebendo os melhores agentes do setor.

“Ao entrarmos neste novo capítulo da eXp Realty, tenho a honra de liderar uma empresa que sempre colocou a inovação e o sucesso dos agentes na vanguarda da sua missão”, disse Pareja. “Juntos, além de continuarmos a redefinir o cenário imobiliário por meio da tecnologia e do suporte incomparável aos agentes, também capacitaremos todos os membros da nossa comunidade a atingir todo o seu potencial.”

Quando ingressou na eXp Realty em 2022, Pareja trouxe consigo mais de duas décadas de experiência imobiliária, destacada por inúmeras premiações, incluindo reconhecimento no relatório The Thousand da RealTrends, liderando a lista Top 250 da National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) e sendo nomeado um agente 30 abaixo de 30 pela Realtor® Magazine. Seu espírito empreendedor é evidenciado pela sua cofundação de uma das maiores empresas privadas de empréstimos na Costa Leste dos EUA e um fornecedor de tecnologia MLS em rápido crescimento. Ele também desempenhou papéis significativos na National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, atuando como presidente fundador da filial de Metro D.C. e mais tarde como presidente nacional.

Sobre a eXp World Holdings, Inc.
A eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) é a holding da eXp Realty®, Virbela® e SUCCESS® Enterprises. eXp Realty é a maior empresa imobiliária independente do mundo, com mais de 85.000 agentes nos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Reino Unido, Austrália, França do, Índia, México, Portugal, África do Sul, Porto Rico, Brasil, Itália, Hong Kong, Colômbia, Espanha, Israel, Panamá, Alemanha, República Dominicana, Grécia, Nova Zelândia, Chile, Polônia e Dubai além de continuar a crescer em todo o mundo. Uma empresa de capital aberto, a eXp World Holdings oferece aos profissionais do setor imobiliário a oportunidade única de receber prêmios de capital por metas de produção e contribuições para o crescimento geral da Empresa. A eXp World Holdings e suas empresas oferecem um conjunto completo de soluções tecnológicas de corretagem e imobiliária, incluindo seu inovador modelo de corretagem residencial e comercial, serviços profissionais, ferramentas colaborativas e desenvolvimento pessoal. A corretora na nuvem tem por base as tecnologias Virbela e Frame, oferecendo plataformas 3D imersivas profundamente sociais e colaborativas, que permitem que os agentes sejam mais conectados e produtivos. A SUCCESS® Enterprises, ancorada pela revista SUCCESS® e seus ativos de mídia, foi fundada em 1897 e é uma marca e publicação líder em desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional.

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Zero Terrain s’associe au gouvernement estonien pour réaliser le premier projet de stockage d’énergie par pompage en Estonie et reçoit une subvention de 1,9 million d’euros

TALLINN, Estonie, 05 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le ministère estonien du Climat signe un protocole d’accord avec l’entreprise énergétique Zero Terrain pour aider le pays à atteindre son objectif 2030 de 100 % d’énergies renouvelables. Dans le cadre de cette alliance, Zero Terrain collabore étroitement avec le Gouvernement pour trouver des solutions permettant la concrétisation d’une centrale hydroélectrique visant le stockage d’énergie par pompage-turbinage (ou STEP), et recherche des fonds pour répondre aux enjeux du marché.

En outre, dans le cadre de son programme de recherche appliquée, l’État estonien lui accorde une subvention de 1,98 million d’euros pour accompagner le développement de son projet et en financer la technologie étrangère.

La centrale souterraine de stockage d’énergie de longue durée de 500 MW de Zero Terrain située à Paldiski représente une avancée significative par rapport à la technologie STEP conventionnelle, du fait de sa compatibilité tout-terrain.

À Paldiski, le projet envisagé par Zero Terrain constitue une étape marquante pour l’infrastructure énergétique du pays. La centrale de pompage-turbinage de Paldiski est également un projet d’intérêt commun de l’UE (ou PIC). Il s’agira de la seule centrale de stockage d’énergie par pompage située au nord de la Baltique, et la plus grande installation du pays.

Pour Peep Siitam, fondateur et PDG de Zero Terrain, « La signature du protocole d’accord est un jalon décisif dans l’orientation de Zero Terrain vers un avenir énergétique propre et sûr. Nous estimons que seul un système stockage d’énergie de longue durée et à grande échelle permet la transition vers les énergies renouvelables. Cette collaboration est placée sous le signe de la coopération et de l’engagement en faveur d’une évolution positive de l’infrastructure des énergies renouvelables en Estonie ».

La première centrale de stockage d’énergie de longue durée en Estonie conçue par Zero Terrain à Paldiski a obtenu les principaux permis de construire en décembre 2022, et le chantier de construction débutera en 2025. Au cours d’un cycle fonctionnel de 12 heures, la centrale Zero Terrain de Paldiski produit 6 GWh d’électricité pour le réseau, ce qui est légèrement supérieur à la consommation quotidienne moyenne de l’ensemble des ménages du pays.

Zero Terrain perçoit également une subvention de 1,98 million d’euros du programme de recherche appliquée de l’État. Selon Monsieur Siitam, cette aide sera investie dans le développement de la conception modulaire de Zero Terrain, et contribuera à initier des activités de développement dans d’autres pays mais aussi à susciter l’appétit de nouveaux investisseurs envers son projet de centrale à Paldiski.

« Zero Terrain développe une technologie de stockage d’énergie à grande échelle, qui favorise la transition de l’Estonie et d’autres pays vers les énergies renouvelables au moyen d’une avancée significative de la technologie STEP traditionnelle » observe Arbo Reino, expert en énergie de l’Agence estonienne pour les affaires et l’innovation.

« Le besoin mondial en matière de stockage énergétique de longue durée (ou LDES pour Long-Duration Energy Storage) est incontestable. D’après une étude menée en 2021 par McKinsey, une capacité mondiale à hauteur de 85 à 120 TWh sera nécessaire à l’échelle planétaire d’ici 2040. Notre technologie et notre projet suscitent ainsi un net intérêt, en particulier dans les régions qui n’ont pas pu installer une STEP traditionnelle en raison de contraintes géographiques » ajoute Monsieur Siitam.

Zero Terrain est détenue conjointement par la société énergétique estonienne AS Alexela, la société balto-polonaise d’énergie renouvelable Sunly AS, Vool OÜ, Combiwood Grupp OÜ, Warmeston OÜ et Ronnivara OÜ.

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Primeiro projeto de usina hidrelétrica reversível da Estônia, a empresa Zero Terrain firmou parceria com o governo da Estônia e recebeu um subsídio de € 1,9 milhão

TALLINN, Estônia, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Ministério do Clima da Estônia assina o Memorando de Entendimento (MoU) com a empresa de energia Zero Terrain para ajudar a Estônia a atingir sua meta de energia 100% renovável até 2030. Com essa cooperação, a Zero Terrain está colaborando diretamente com o governo para desenvolver soluções que viabilizem a execução do projeto de armazenamento de energia PHS [pumped-hydro energy storage (armazenamento de energia hidrelétrica por bombeamento)] na Estônia, incluindo o apoio à obtenção de capital e o enfrentamento dos desafios do mercado.

Além disso, a Zero Terrain conta com um subsídio de 1,98 milhão de euros do programa estatal de pesquisa aplicada para apoiar o desenvolvimento do projeto Zero Terrain na Estônia e a exportação de tecnologia.

A instalação subterrânea de armazenamento de energia de longa duração Zero Terrain Paldiski 500MW é um avanço significativo da tecnologia PHS convencional, possibilitando a construção em qualquer lugar, mesmo em terrenos planos.

A Zero Terrain Paldiski representa um marco notável no sistema de energia do país. A usina hidrelétrica reversível de Paldiski é um projeto de interesse comum da UE (projeto PCI). É o único projeto de área verde de armazenamento de energia hidrelétrica por bombeamento na região do norte do Báltico e também será a maior usina do país.

“A assinatura do MoU é um passo significativo na jornada da Zero Terrain rumo a um futuro com energia limpa e segura. Acreditamos que não pode haver um sistema de energia movido a energia renovável sem armazenamento de energia em larga escala e de longa duração. A parceria expressa a cooperação e o compromisso de promover mudanças positivas no cenário de energia renovável da Estônia”, afirma Peep Siitam, fundador e CEO da Zero Terrain.

O primeiro projeto de armazenamento de energia de longa duração da Estônia, a usina Zero Terrain Paldiski, obteve as principais licenças de construção em dezembro de 2022. A construção da primeira usina hidrelétrica reversível do país terá início em 2025. Durante o ciclo operacional nominal de 12 horas, a Zero Terrain Paldiski gera 6 GWh de energia na rede, o que é um pouco mais do que o consumo médio diário de todas as residências da Estônia.

A Zero Terrain também recebe um subsídio de 1,98 milhão de euros do programa estatal de pesquisa aplicada. De acordo com Siitam, o subsídio será usado para desenvolver o projeto modular da Zero Terrain, iniciar atividades de desenvolvimento em outros países e atrair novos investidores para a Zero Terrain Paldiski, na Estônia.

“A Zero Terrain está desenvolvendo uma tecnologia de armazenamento de energia em larga escala, permitindo que a Estônia e outros países migrem para a energia renovável de forma mais ampla com um avanço tão significativo da tecnologia PHS convencional”, afirma Arbo Reino, especialista em energia da Agência de Negócios e Inovação da Estônia.

“A demanda global por capacidade de armazenamento de energia de longa duração (LDES) é inegável. São necessários 85-120 TWh-horas de LDES globalmente até 2040 (McKinsey, 2021), portanto, o interesse em nossa tecnologia e em nosso projeto é grande, principalmente em regiões onde o PHS tradicional era impossível de ser implantado devido a limitações geográficas”, explica Siitam.

A Zero Terrain tem como sócios a empresa de energia estoniana AS Alexela, a empresa de energia renovável báltico-polonesa Sunly AS, a Vool OÜ, a Combiwood Grupp OÜ, a Warmeston OÜ e a Ronnivara OÜ.

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Tunisian Amine Bouhafa member of Competition Jury at 7th CANNESSERIES

Tunis: Winner of the Best Music Award (for the Under the Figs film) in the 2023 "Critic Awards" section (on the fringes of the 76th Cannes Film Feestival) , French-Tunisian film music composer Amine Bouhafa was chosen as a member of the "Competition Jury" for season 7 of the Cannes International Festival of Series (CANNESERIES), held on April 5-10. The Competition Jury is also made up of Sophie Grabol, Olivier Abbou, Alice Braga, Macarena Gracia and Alix Poisson. CANNESERIES has been celebrating series from all over the world for 7 years and brings together those who make and love them in the mythical setting of the city of Cannes and its magical Palais des Festivals. Carried by a team of enthusiasts, the festival acts as a platform, and is completely free and open to all. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Burkina: 18.4 billion loans granted to more than 100,000 women, including IDPs, through the FARF fund

Ouagadougou: The Burkinabè government has granted 18.41 billion FCFA in credits to more than 100 thousand women, including internally displaced women, through the Support Fund for Women's Income-generating Activities (FARF) during the year 2023, the AIB learned from an official source. 'In terms of results, during the year 2023, 41 provinces were covered with a total of 100,457 women beneficiaries of credits amounting to 18,415,580,120 FCFA,' explain the services of the Ministry of Solidarity, making the results of the FARF's actions. 'IDP women, the main beneficiaries of funds. In view of the security situation in the country with its corollary of internally displaced people, thousands of women have been installed in temporary reception sites,' indicate the same source. Training in several professions has also been initiated with a view to empowering internally displaced women, as part of their socio-economic integration undertaken by the authorities, in addition to the credits and micro-credits granted. The Minister of Solidarity, Humanitarian Action, National Reconciliation, Gender and Family, Ms. Nandy Somé/Diallo, launched in October 2023 in Kaya, the Women's Economic and Social Resilience Project (PRES-PDI ) for the benefit of more than 8,000 IDP women in the Centre-North, East, Boucle du Mouhoun and Sahel regions. 'For 2024, the FAARF intends to redouble its efforts to be even closer to its customers with the experimentation of its new management tool' indicates the ministry responsible for Solidarity. The FAARF is an unguaranteed financing fund from the Ministry in charge of Women in September 1990. It covers the entire national territory. Source: Burkina Information Agency

MODHEM +/DDC project: Very encouraging results recorded halfway

Ouagadougou: The Project to improve livestock mobility and income of agropastoralists through the use of mobile telephony and satellite imagery / infrastructure component (MODHEM+/DDC) organized April 4 and 5 2024 a review workshop on the implementation of the year 2023 and on the actions to be carried out and capitalized on a few months before the closing. The actors involved in the implementation of the Project to improve livestock mobility and income of agropastoralists through the use of mobile telephony and satellite imagery / infrastructure component (MODHEM+/DDC), namely the technical team and local authorities, held a workshop on April 4 and 5, 2024 in Ouagadougou. The session brought together nearly 80 people, including presidents of special delegations, their secretaries and accountants, as well as project focal points, from 20 communes in four regions of Burkina Faso (Central-South, Center-West, South -west and Cascades). According to the coordinator of the MODHEM+/DDC project, Kassoum Ouédraogo , the session aimed to present the achievements made in 2023, to identify the shortcomings in order to focus on the capacity building aspects with a view to a better projection for 2024. The workshop was also an opportunity to strengthen the capacities of municipal partners on financial aspects, given that local authorities are acquiring more and more autonomy in the implementation of activities. Thus, the facilitators instructed the participants on the fundamental principles of a financial report and the related tools, as well as on the development of a good technical report according to the vision of the project. Kassoum Ouédraogo highlighted the achievements of MODHEM+/DDC, which boil down to the development of 7,210 hectares of pastoral areas, the production of more than 450 tonnes of fodder, and the development of 217 kilometers of tracks and 257 hectares rest areas. Other notable achievements include the construction of 6 Simplified Drinking Water Supply Systems (AEPS), 14 pastoral boreholes, 10 vac cination parks, and 2 veterinary stations. In addition, 80 biodigesters were built, 853 hectares were restored and regenerated, 2 slaughter areas were renovated, and 20 partnership agreements were signed with special delegations from partner municipalities. The representative of the ministry in charge of Territorial Administration, Abdoulaye Coulibaly, expressed the government's deep gratitude to Swiss cooperation, the Dutch Development Organization SNV and their partners for their support for the socio-economic development of Burkina Faso. He urged all partner municipalities to 'make judicious, effective and efficient use of the budgets allocated by the project for the implementation of activities'. The Director General of Land, Training and Organization of the Rural World, Adama Boro, who chairs the steering committee of the said project, welcomed the very encouraging results already obtained thanks to the self-sacrifice of the various actors, and encouraged them to continue this momentum. The represen tative of Swiss cooperation in Burkina Faso (DDC), Salifou Saré, praised the relevance of the strategy for implementing MODHEM+/DDC activities which rely on local authorities and grassroots development actors. He listed examples such as the Fada N'Gourma livestock market, as well as the Koudougou and Fada N'Gourma bus stations, which generate resources and contribute to local development. The MODHEM+DDC project has been implemented by the Dutch Development Organization SNV with funding from Swiss Cooperation in Burkina Faso since January 1, 2021 and runs until December 31, 2024. It aims to improve the productivity, income, resilience and food security of pastoral and agropastoral populations in a context of climate change and security crises. According to its coordinator Kassoum Ouédraogo, the largest volume of activities was carried out in 2023. He plans to complete the activities by the end of the first half of 2024 in order to focus on capitalizing on achievements. 'It is this capitalization that will allow us to disseminate the good practices that have been developed within the framework of the project and possibly to look into a second phase,' he concluded. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Brahima Ouédraogo says he is determined to relaunch the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)

Ouagadougou: The new permanent secretary of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Brahima Ouédraogo, said he was committed to relaunching his institution for a resilient Burkina Faso and embodying the values of good governance, Friday at its installation. 'The institution (The MAEP) is called for a rebirth, with a view to embodying the hopes of a resilient Burkina Faso, determined to embrace the values of good governance,' declared Brahima Ouédraogo after being installed in his post by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad, Issa Boro. 'This is a major responsibility that I accept with seriousness and determination,' said the new permanent secretary of the APRM, quoted by the communications services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the relaunch of the APRM, the new permanent secretary who salutes the first authorities of the Ministry in charge of Foreign Affairs for the confidence placed in him, sets several objectives including the in stitutional repositioning of the structure, the updating of the evaluation report , the establishment of a monitoring-evaluation mechanism for recommendations. For his part, Ambassador Issa BORO, Secretary General, invited the newly promoted to work in the wake of his predecessor with the aim of making the APRM a structure that brings hope for our country. The main objective being to promote good practices which reduce the risks of political instability, and to create the conditions for good governance. Today the MAEP, explains Ninda Charles Guigma, interim permanent secretary from 2017 to 2024, the institution has made several achievements from its birth in 2003 to date. Among the achievements, we note the participation of Burkina Faso in the statutory bodies of the APRM from 2017 to 2021, the design of a collection of good governance practices in Burkina Faso identified by the African peer evaluation, sessions training sessions on governance organized across the country. Certainly achievements have bee n recorded but challenges remain to be met according to Mr. Ninda Charles Guigma. It will be a question of continuing the consolidation of institutional reforms, strengthening the operational capacities of the national organs of the APRM, the development of a road map accompanied by a plan to enable the institution to play its role in the ongoing overhaul of governance and in consistency with the principles and rules that underpin the process. The new boss of the MAEP was appointed to his post on February 21, 2024 Source: Burkina Information Agency

Meeting focuses on draft amendments to law on private higher education

Tunis: The final version of the draft amendment to Law No. 73 of 2000 on private higher education was examined at a meeting held Friday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, according to a press release from the ministry. During the meeting, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Moncef Boukthir, urged the team in charge of amending this law to speed up the linguistic and legal revision of the draft. "It is imperative that this draft amendment respects the provisions of the Constitution, takes into account the situation of the private education sector and its development over the last 24 years, and preserves the credibility of diplomas," he stressed. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Insecurity: The governor of the region promises the imminent resumption of traffic on the Tenkodogo-Ouargaye axis

Tenkodogo: The governor of the Center-East region, Aboudou Karim Lamizana, declared Saturday that the Tenkodogo-Ouargaye axis, under terrorist influence, will be secured for the resumption of traffic and for its asphalting . The governor of the Center-East region, Colonel Aboudou Karim Lamizana, declared this Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the occasion of a food delivery and fundraising ceremony for the fighting forces, that the Tenkodogo axis -Ouargaye will be reopened to traffic very soon. Indeed, users of this route, 56 kilometers long, are subject to recurring terrorist attacks. 'We have Koulpélogo and part of Boulgou are under terrorist influence. With the defense and security forces (FDS), we are taking strong measures: Tenkodogo-Ouargaye will be reopened very soon,' he said. He also confided that the call for tenders to select a company for the asphalting of the track has been made. 'We are going to secure the road so that Tenko-Ouargaye is paved, and that, I promise you, because in the Center-East r egion, I made the commitment so that we can go everywhere and that will arrive by the grace of God,' promised Governor Lamizana. He also maintained that the President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim Traoré and his government came to save the country from men of integrity. 'I will tell you from the bottom of my heart, if Captain Ibrahim Traoré had not come with strong measures, today, perhaps, we would no longer even be talking about Burkina Faso. When he talked about a peace effort, we didn't force anyone. We became aware of the work that was being done and we all joined in,' he added Source: Burkina Information Agency