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The Central-East Regional Directorate of Communication visited yesterday, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Paglayiri radio in Zabré. The Central-East Regional Communications Directorate visited the Paglayiri community radio in Zabré in the Boulgou province on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The objective of this visit according to the Regional Director of Communication, Jean Louis Ouédraogo, is to discuss with radio managers in order to understand the difficulties they encounter in the exercise of their functions. » It is also an opportunity for us to have information on the radio's staff and equipment. We will put all of this in a report that we will send to the Ministry of Communication. This allows him to know you better and possibly to plan better in terms of support,' he continued, suggesting that they were really happy to be at Radio Paglayiri in Zabré. As for the director of Radio Paglayiri, Jean-Pierre Boussim, he admits to being the happiest because these outings of the heads of regional services galvanize them mo re and allow them to expose all the difficulties they encounter on a daily basis. After the interview phase, the regional communications director, accompanied by the head of the media development department, Hamidou Zoungrana and Abdoul Kader Ouédraogo (another collaborator), visited the various radio installations. The visit was marked by a note of satisfaction, suggested the regional director and his colleagues. As a reminder, the delegation before the visit to Paglayiri radio in Zabré, had visited the municipal radio and Horizon Fm Boulgou radio in Garango on the same day. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Tunis: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia, on Thursday, facilitated the voluntary return of 161 migrants from Tunisia to The Gambia, as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme. Upon their return, these migrants will receive ongoing health and reintegration support to help them rebuild their lives, IOM said in a press release. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The 6th edition of the Festival of Cultural Identities (FESTIC) under the theme: 'identity and construction of peace' was officially launched on Tuesday in the Ouidi district of Ouagadougou. 'There is the need to understand the impact of cultural identity on peace in order to promote peaceful coexistence and build resilient societies', in a context of decomposition-recomposition of cultural identities, declared the secretary general of the ministry in charge of culture Fidèle Aymar Tamini. He spoke Tuesday in Ouidi, on behalf of the Minister in charge of Culture, Emmanuel Ouédraogo, patron of the festival of the 6th edition of the Festival of Cultural Identities (FESTIC). For the Secretary General, FESTIC, constitutes in the current context of the country, a showcase to promote cultural diversity as a fertile field for cultivating self-discovery and that of others, and tolerance which are unconditional values ??for building peace. For the president of the organizing committee Kadidia Sidibé, this event of fers the opportunity to celebrate African cinema and further popularize African values. 'We are firmly convinced that the crisis the country is experiencing will persist in the face of the resilience and determination of the people to restore peace,' she declared. According to the director of FESTIC Christophe Ouédraogo underlined that 25 films will be screened on the Ouidi site and at the university campus of the Institute of Sciences (IDS) to show how societies which have experienced crises have overcome them to rebuild themselves. In addition, during this festival which will take place until May 11, around thirty actors will deepen their knowledge with confirmed talents such as Issaka Ouédraogo and Laure Guiré, without forgetting the night of the dagaras, indicated director of FESTIC. Source: Burkina Information Agency

Tunis: The associations "Aswat Nissa" and "Women and Citizenship in Kef" underlined in a seminar held, Thursday, in Tunis, (dedicated to the presentation of the annual report on femicide,) that 25 cases of feminicide were reported in 2023. According to the report, the phenomenon of femicide is complex and is characterized by the killing of a woman because of her gender and for reasons linked to her identity. Sociologist Fethia Saidi pointed out that femicide is becoming a social phenomenon as it is spreading in several governorates nationwide. She warned against the increasing number of crimes committed against women. For her part, Manager in charge of Fighting Violence against Women and Femicide at the Aswat association Nissa Haifa Zaghouani highlighted that this report, which is part of an event recently launched by this association, includes statistics on cases of femicide recorded in 2023. According to the report, the age group (25-36) represents 27% of cases of femicide followed by the 36-45 year ol d category (26%), specifying that most victims are not financially independent and do not have a regular income. The participants in this report were unanimous in warning against the laxity of the state and the absence of a clear strategy for the implementation of the protection mechanisms provided for by law number 58 relating to the fight against all forms of violence against women. The report recommends the need to update the statistics concerning the phenomenon of femicide by official authorities represented by the Ministry of Family, Women, Children and the Elderly and the National Observatory of fighting violence against women. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

Tunis: Several Civil Society representatives on Thursday staged a sit-in in front of the headquarters of the Delegation of the European Union to Tunisia to denounce "the European migration policy." Spokesperson for the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) Romdhane Ben Amor said that the sit-in is a protest against the policies of European countries who are using what he described as "a policy of extortion" against southern Mediterranean countries. This protest movement seeks to encourage European countries to stop the "inhumane policies and the security approach adopted to address migration issues," he specified, adding that "the EU must undertake to open secure migration corridors guaranteeing the movement of migrants to solve this issue." "Tunisia will be the only land access route for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa seeking to reach Europe," he pointed out, referring to reports that "European countries north of the Mediterranean are considering signing migration agreements with some ne ighbouring countries south of the Mediterranean." Activist and migration expert Khaled Tababi said for his part, the sit-in aims to put an end to cooperation agreements on migration between Tunisia and European countries, indicating that the protesters call for the need to guarantee safe migration. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

SFAX: The 14th session of the Mediterranean Agricultural and Food Industries Exhibition (SMA MEDFOOD'), will take place from May 15 to 19 at in Sfax, on the theme "A Developed Agricultural Economy in a Changing Global Climate". The event will be attended by nearly 120 exhibitors of various nationalities. At a press conference held, on Thursday, President of the 14th session of the SMA MEDFOOD', Khaled Abdelhedi, underlined that this major economic event will offer customers a rich and diversified program including scientific seminars and interactive workshops. «Major companies and institutions will represent a real showcase about the extent of the development of agricultural products and agri-food industries in Tunisia and abroad, with the participation of almost 120 exhibitors, some of them are from Italy, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Syria and Jordan, Algeria, Libya and Iraq,» he pointed out. The exhibition constitutes a showcase to highlight agricultural equipment and supplies of all kinds as well as the food industries of organic agriculture and in addition to the activities and services of the agricultural sector. The event will also be marked by the participation of community companies. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the "Nusuk" smart card for regular pilgrims from the year 1445-2024 is mandatory for all those who wish to enter the holy places, whether they are pilgrims, organizers s 'occupier of the affairs of pilgrims or workers; emphasizing that there would be no exceptions to this measure, and those who contravene it face sanctions in accordance with the rules and guidelines of the Hajj. In a series of publications posted on Facebook and to enter the holy places. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched two versions of the 'Nusuk' smart card last week: a paper version that pilgrims carry and a digital version accessible by scanning the code on the paper card at the using the phone camera. The 'Nusuk' card has several features in order to serve pilgrims well and better while facilitating and streamlining their travel, underlined the ministry, specifying that the said card also allows them, in real time, to receive important notifications, in particular inf ormation relating to the distribution by groups of pilgrims and it allows them to evaluate the services provided to them and to lodge complaints. The ministry reiterated its warning about pilgrimage-related scams, which are advertised on social media in several countries. He stressed that coming to perform the duty of Hajj can only be done after obtaining a Hajj visa issued by the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the Hajj affairs offices in these countries or via the 'Nusuk Hajj' platform for countries that do not have Hajj missions. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The grand finale of the sports and cultural season of the Basic Education District (CEB) of Bogandé pitted the Tambousgou school against that of Saint-Pierre in football on Saturday May 4, 2024. Saint-Pierre won 1 goal to zero against Tambousgou. The sporting and cultural activities of the Bogandé basic education district, season 2023-2024, ended on Saturday May 4, 2024 with the grand football final which pitted the Tambousgou school against that of Saint-Pierre on the grounds of Youra-Yaari primary school. Both teams showed the public a pleasant and ambitious game. After a first half ended in a goalless draw (0#0), upon resumption the players on both sides showed a firm desire to leave with the prestigious trophy at stake. The Tambousgou team puts pressure on Saint-Pierre and obtains a penalty. The young goalkeeper, Nadinga Jean d'Arc, stops the shot. Galvanized by this failure by Tambousgou, Saint-Pierre returned with new ambition by putting his foot on the ball which paid off. She obtains a free kick, located around twenty meters from the goals. With a very nice wrapped shot, Namoano Rayan crucifies the goalkeeper and scores. 1 goal to zero for Saint-Pierre. Tambousgou's attacks remained in vain until the final whistle. The champion team receives a set of jerseys, a ball, a sum of 30,000 francs and the trophy. The Tambousgou public primary school consoles itself with a set of jerseys, a ball and a financial envelope of 25,000 francs. The teams ranked 3rd and 4th were also awarded prizes. Prizes were also awarded to the best competitors in long jump, traditional dance, playback, theater, recital and singing. The challenge of organizing the edition has been won. The head of the Bogandé Basic Education District, Inspector Flavien Yougbaré, thanked the various donors and his closest collaborators for the efforts made. The representative of the Sponsor, Yendié Lankoandé expressed the satisfaction of the sponsor for the choice made on his person. For him, the players delivered a pleasant match with fair pla y as the key. The actors have agreed to meet at the next edition in 2025. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The Alliance of Women of the States of the Sahel, Burkina Faso section held a general assembly on May 4, 2024 in Ouahigouya during which it launched an appeal called 'Ouayougui boole' to the International community. 'We women, united within the Alliance of Women of the States of the Sahel, are aware of our role, our capacities and our power to change the course of history. On this May 4, 2024, we make the commitment to ensure the survival of our nations, the manifest refusal to continue to accept any form of domination and mark our fierce support for the current march of total liberation of our three countries. This is in substance the appeal launched on May 4, 2024 in Ouahigouya by the Alliance of Women of the States of the Sahel, Burkina Faso section. According to the spokesperson of the Alliance, Habiba Sawadogo, the women decided to dry their tears to sharpen their weapons, namely the formidable power hidden under their femininity. 'Throughout the history of humanity, the power of women is undeniable. Through the Alliance, we will implement strategies and actions to educate and sensitize children and communities in the truth, to an awakening of patriotic consciousness,' she indicated. And to continue that they are ready to support the authorities of the three countries because the era of the triumphal march of the whole of Africa has dawned. This general assembly served as a framework for launching the activities of the Alliance. During this meeting, the women mobilized the sum of eighty-three (83,000 FCFA) thousand CFA francs to support the peace effort. The Sahel Women's Alliance is an association that was created in March 2024. And its members affirm their support for the transitions underway in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Source: Burkina Information Agency

The head doctor of the Bittou health district, Bourama Ouattara, initiated an advocacy meeting on Wednesday May 8, 2024 in Bittou in favor of the vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis coupled with screening for malnutrition within the said health district. The advocacy meeting was chaired by the prefect, president of the special delegation of Bittou, Mohamed Lamine Diabaté, in the presence of managers of the Medical Center with surgical branch (CMA), customary and religious leaders, media, heads of services decentralized authorities and civil society organizations. The objective of the meeting was to plead with stakeholders so that they can raise awareness among the population about the need to be vaccinated. According to the first head of the Bittou health district, Bourama Ouattara, the success of the polio vaccination campaign, scheduled for May 10 to 13 for the first round, depends on the support of the population. According to Mr. Ouattara, the vaccination campaign coupled with malnutrition scre ening concerns children aged 6 to 59 months and the operation will be carried out door to door in concessions, sites for internally displaced people and places of worship. He also recalled that the second passage will be held from June 7 to 10, 2024. Source: Burkina Information Agency