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The Dioula community of 'Kong-Bougou' organized a Quran reading session on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Bobo-Dioulasso. This session is part of the celebration of the first edition of the Day of Customs and Traditions (JCT). The Dioula community of 'Kong-Bougou' (a neighborhood adjoining Dioulassoba) in Bobo-Dioulasso did not stand aside from the celebration of the Day of Customs and Traditions (JTC). For the very first edition, a Quran reading session was organized in front of the palace of the community leader on Wednesday May 15, 2024. According to the community spokesperson, Papindjé Ouattara, the Dioula community welcomed and feels concerned by the decree establishing the JCT. 'Being a day dedicated to customs and traditions, we mean by customs what we are used to doing in society,' he said. And speaking of customs, Mr. Ouattara said that the Dioula community has been Islamized since the 8th century, or 14 centuries. 'What we have practiced for 14 centuries is the Islamic religion,' ad mitted the community spokesperson. The reading was organized under the direction of the Grand Imam of Kong-Bougou and was assisted by the 'Golo-tigui', the leader of the Dioula community, Karamogo Ouattara. As Bapindjé Ouattara explained, there were two essential readings, a collective reading of the Koran, and another reading devoted to invocations and prayers. For those responsible for the community, everyone in the land of upright men must have a communion of faith, whatever religion they practice. 'The main thing is to achieve the country's former tranquility,' said Bapindjé Ouattara. And to insist that the prayers and invocations of the day were mainly made for the authorities, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and the volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP), for the return of peace and for a good rainy season. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Two sons from the province of Passoré who requested anonymity offered on Saturday May 11, 2024 in Yako, motorcycles, food and shoes to the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) of Passoré and Zondoma. Two sons of Passoré donated motorcycles, food and protective shoes to the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), engaged in the reconquest of territory in the provinces of Passoré and Zondoma, in the Northern region. . He is a former customs administration executive and another well-known in the entrepreneurial world (BTP). The donation consists of 30 motorcycles, 50 pairs of shoes plus a sum of money which is initially intended for the volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP) of Passoré. The 400 cartons of edible oils and 30 tonnes of rice are then offered to IDPs in the provinces of Zondoma and Passoré. The official ceremony of the symbolic handover took place, in the presence of the patron of the activity, the Minister of Civil Service, Bassolma Bazié and the commander of the Brigade of Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, Thomas Sawadogo, representing the two donors . Source: Burkina Information Agency

The chiefdom of Dano organized sacrifices and a customary ceremony for the celebration of the day of customs and traditions (JCT) chaired by the chief of the canton, His Majesty Naonfa 2, this Wednesday, May 15 2024 at the sacred hill of Dano. The first edition of the day of customs and traditions (JCT) was celebrated in Dano by the customary chiefdom. As was to be expected, this day's activities began with rituals. Early this morning, sacrifices of chickens, sheep and goats were carried out at the sacred hill of Dano located opposite the national police station. The canton chief, Naonfa 2, assisted by the land chief and other notables, are the first to sacrifice their chicken. They invoked the manes of their ancestors for the return of peace to Burkina. They also prayed for security, the consolidation of social cohesion, solidarity and living together between the different communities in the province of Ioba. Holders of traditional knowledge expressed blessings for the head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré and members of the government. After these customary authorities, it was the turn of the population. Anyone with a particular need or an offering to make to the ancestors had the opportunity to bring their poultry or animal to sacrifice. At the beginning of the evening, a ceremony was organized. The high commissioner of Ioba province, Bernadette Adenyo / Sermé took part in this ceremony. She was accompanied by a large delegation. We also note the presence of representatives of the Muslim community, the federation of evangelical churches and missions and living communities in Dano. His Majesty Naonfa 2 welcomed the issuance of this decree establishing JCT on May 15 of each year in Burkina Faso by the president of the transition and his government. The canton chief thanked the provincial and municipal authorities for their effective presence at this JCT commemorative ceremony. He said he was satisfied with the progress of the rituals for the safeguarding of peace in Dano and understanding between the differe nt layers of society. The first head of the Ioba province, Bernadette Adenyo née Sermé, said she came to greet the customs on the occasion of the JCT celebration. She thanked them for responding to the head of state's call. This day is held in heritage month, she added. This must be an invitation for each of us to recharge our batteries and see the acts that we still need to magnify such as solidarity, respect for elders and unity, continued the High Commissioner. 'As Burkinabé, we must contribute to the return of peace to our country,' underlined Ms. Adenyo. She invited the elderly to further train the youth on the values ??that make up dagara, Samo or senoufo. 'It is through unity that we will get Burkina Faso out of the rut,' she concluded. The chief of Dano canton, Naonfa 2 and his notables shared a meal with the administrative authorities and guests. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The special municipal delegation of Bobo-Dioulasso announced Monday during a press conference, an 'unprecedented' operation to clean 40 kilometers of gutters in the city, from 16 to 18 May to limit flooding and the risks of spreading malaria and madness, we learned from media sources. According to the president of the special municipal delegation (PDS) of Bobo-Dioulasso, Laurent Koutoukou Kontogom, with the support of the presidential initiative for community development, this cleaning operation will benefit from an 'unprecedented' scale, reports the daily Sidwaya. According to Mr. Kontogom, this gutter cleaning operation will see the participation of student trainees from vocational schools as well as the worker forces of the municipality. The PDS therefore encouraged the population to 'take the lead' in the operation in order 'to limit flooding and the risks of spreading malaria and madness'. The first head of the special municipal delegation (PDS) of Bobo-Dioulasso highlighted some obstacles, notably t he need to move certain residents who have built above the gutters and also the logistical challenges linked to this undertaking. However, the president of the special municipal delegation (PDS) of Bobo-Dioulasso reassured that awareness raising is being done so that the operation goes well. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Naaba Zombwobgo of Andemtenga, in the province of Kourittenga, celebrated the day of customs and traditions, Wednesday May 15, 2024, with exchanges on the history and fundamental values ??of Andemtenga, as well as prayers for peace and living together in the country. The day of May 15, 2024 began with a meeting at the town's ''A'' school, where the students learned the history and cultural values ??of their village, under the guide of His Majesty Naaba Zombwobgo. He underlined the importance of preserving ancestral values, first and foremost respect for elders which is, according to him, a fundamental pillar of culture. 'We brought the students together to share tradition with them. When we arrived, I asked that the children sit on the floor and not on the table-benches and this was based on instilling ancestral values ??in them. It's our tradition. The children were delighted to discover the history of their village which is Andemtenga,' said Naaba Zombwobgo. In the afternoon, he continued discussion s with his notables on traditions. For Simba's Naaba Sanem, these meetings allow everyone to remember their culture. The President of the special delegation from Andemtenga, Wahab Sawadogo, welcomed the initiative of His Majesty Naaba Zombwobgo and hoped that such a framework could be sustained. The call for the preservation of ancestral heritage was also made by the Noom Naaba, Floby, who urged the youth to reconnect with their origins. Moreover, its festival called 'Baba village' aims to magnify local tradition and culture and encourage young people to return to the source. 'It is imperative that we young people do not forget our origins because it is customary to say that anyone who does not know where he comes from will not know where he is or where he will go. It is crucial that he returns to the source. It is with this in mind that I organize my activity called 'Baba village'' added Floby. The Queen, wife of Naaba Zombwobgo, highlighted the important role of women in transmitting values ??to child ren. For her, mothers have a vital role to play in the interests of children and respecting customs and traditions. The day ended with a community meal consisting mainly of traditional dishes. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Wednesday May 15, 2024 was dedicated to the celebration of the day of customs and traditions in Burkina Faso. On the occasion, the Minister in charge of the Civil Service, Bassolma Bazié, surrounded by some members of the government, proceeded to lay the first stone of the Yilo Cultural Center of Koukouldi in the commune of Tenado, province of Sanguié, region from the Central West. A huge crowd stormed the village of Koukouldi to witness the said ceremony. Indeed, these beautiful people coming from the four corners of the Center-West region and even the country, did not hesitate to mark with a white stone, the celebration of this day dedicated to tradition and the manes of the ancestors. This cultural center, it should be remembered, effectively aims to pay homage and above all safeguard the tradition, the basis of the beliefs of African populations. According to the promoter, Bassolma Bazié, this center will be the center of popular African beliefs where the orphan, the pregnant woman, the old man and th e FDS engaged at the front, will undoubtedly find comfort, support and psychological recovery, all things capable of laying the foundations for the reintegration of those left behind. The Yilo cultural center in Koukouldi is a project that dates back to 2017 with the sole aim of restoring and promoting tradition, our springboard, our source of supply of the intrinsic values ????of our terroirs. Source: Burkina Information Agency

As part of the month of Burkinabè cultural heritage and the first edition of the day of customs and traditions celebrated this May 15, 2024, the High Commissioner of Ganzourgou, Mrs. Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, initiated a outing to visit tourist sites in Zorgho. Accompanied by department prefects, directors and heads of provincial services, the delegation discovered two emblematic tourist sites as well as personalities and associations committed to the preservation of local culture. The day began with the discovery of Mount 'Zong-piiga', the highest point of the central plateau, symbol of the cultural richness of the province. Ms. Sorgho/Gouba underlined the importance of promoting the country's cultural heritage and invited the Burkinabè to come and discover these treasures. Subsequently, the delegation went to the royal palace of His Excellency Naba Sanem, customary chief of Zorgho, to convey happy birthday wishes and express the importance of peace in the country. Naba Sanem shared his pride in the institutio n of this day and recalled the importance of traditional rites for the community. The visit continued in the Nabmayaoghin district, where a hybrid tree, producing grapes and figs depending on the period and classified as a tourist heritage of the commune of Zorgho, attracted the attention of visitors. The Buud-yam association of Nabmayaoghin, committed to the preservation of customs and traditions, organized special activities for the day. Its president, Raogo Jean Claude Ouédraogo, stressed the importance of preserving these traditions for the spiritual, political, economic and social development of the country. This day was marked by moments of sharing, discovery and celebration of Burkinabe customs and traditions. It demonstrates the authorities' commitment to preserving the country's cultural identity and the desire to strengthen ties with local communities. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Winyen community and blacksmiths from several localities in and around the province of Balé, celebrated Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Boromo, the day of customs and traditions. Sacrifices on the sacred altar in sector 2 and a parade of blacksmiths through the city were the highlights. The customary and traditional chiefdom of the Winian district of Boromo and a delegation of blacksmiths from several municipalities in the province and surrounding areas marked the day of customs and traditions, this May 15, 2024 in Boromo. In the Winien district, the elders asked for peace, health, security and a good rainy season for all of Burkina Faso. Among the participants in the worship, several young people came to ask for well-being, prosperity, marriage and fertility. A delegation of blacksmiths from several municipalities in the province and neighboring regions also came to plead with the spirits of the ancestors for social cohesion, peace, forgiveness and reconciliation of hearts. For this purpose, they made a pa rade through the main arteries of the town of Boromo. They were dressed in sacred costumes and objects, equipped with objects of worship and work from the forge, barefoot, they traveled several kilometers through the arteries of the city professing sacred words to the sound of music. The delegation was received by the high commissioner of the province, Ibrahim Boly and a delegation of administrative, military and paramilitary authorities of the province and the commune. The delegation of authorities also visited the customary authorities of the Winien district. Administrative sources fairs the day was celebrated in several communes of the province with various rites of worship and invocation of God and the manes of the ancestors. High Commissioner Ibrahim Boly welcomed the initiative of the President of the Transition and the government for the initiative of the day of customs and traditions. The provincial authority congratulated the communities for their support. In Mr. Boly's view, we cannot abandon our traditions for the benefit of others. The effectiveness of this day marks secularism in our country. In addition, he invited the different communities to support the authorities in the various conflict resolutions and actions in favor of social cohesion and social development. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The High Commissioner of the Kourittenga province, Aissata Angélina Traoré, chaired, on Tuesday May 14, 2024, in the commune of Tensobtga, Kourittenga province, the day of the sponsored child 2024 edition, of the NGO Plan International Burkina Faso, Center-East office, under the theme: 'Sponsoring a child means contributing to the development of your community'. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in the municipality of TensGETGA, in the presence of the various constituent bodies of the province and the population of the said municipality. Strengthening contact and links with sponsored children, their families and their communities with a view to raising their awareness on sponsorship themes or programs including the importance of education, is the objective of the day. It is also to allow communities, through exchanges, to better perceive the type of sponsorship of Plan International and its impact on the lives of children and, above all, to minimize the confusion surrounding it. The High C ommissioner of the Kourittenga province, Aissata Angélina Traoré, welcomed the initiative of Plan International and its various programs that it leads to the happiness of the populations. She reaffirmed the administration's commitment to supporting such an initiative. Ms. Traoré also reassured the population of the credibility of Plan International's sponsorship or programs and invited all stakeholders in the beneficiary municipalities to seize this type of opportunity when they arise. 'Sponsorship is the foundation of the organization and it is thanks to this sponsorship that we manage to mobilize funds and be able to carry out projects for the benefit of the populations. So we needed such a framework, to exchange with communities in order to raise their awareness of the importance of sponsorship for Plan,' suggested Paul Doyigbé, the Plan Koupéla program manager. For him, it was also to make them aware that the education of children is of great importance for their empowerment in the future. The Prefec t, also President of the special delegation of the commune of TensGETGA, Frédéric Kiemdé, expressed his gratitude to Plan International Bureau du Centre-Est, based in Koupéla for its work in his commune. 'At one point we sensed the reluctance of certain parents to take photos as part of Plan International's sponsorship of their children, especially since this is very important in the sponsorship system,' he said. he indicates. For Mr. Kiemdé, the clear message on sponsorship was sent that day and given that all the stakeholders in the development of the commune were present, they will continue to raise awareness for a better understanding of the sponsorship system and the sponsorship program. Plan International in communities. 207 children, including 164 girls, are sponsored by Plan International Bureau du Centre-Est in the commune of TensGETGA. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Sousse: The Court of First Instance of Sousse has sentenced 50 irregular migrants from Sub-Saharan countries to eight months in prison. The hearing of 10 other migrants has been adjourned until next Wednesday, court spokesperson Wissem Cherif told TAP. In total, 60 migrants from Sub-Saharan countries are subject to detention warrants after their arrest during a recent large-scale security operation in Msaken and Boukhzar, governorate of Sousse. They are accused of 'unlawful border crossings and illegal residence in the territory." Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse